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Easton bids farewell to the chief

Fire Chief Thomas Stone knew what was coming when he was whisked outside in the rain during his retirement party Friday morning. But it wasn't until the procession of fire chiefs' trucks rolled down Bay Street, red lights flashing and sirens blaring, that the reality sunk in. After 33 years, this was his last day on the job. “It was overwhelming. I have been in this position to honor and show ...


Serving the community

Courtesy photos The 21st Century Learning Center ‘Bridge Academy' from the Union and Lakewood school districts recently did a community service project in December. They visited Pine Acres Rest ...


Give the Gift of Long-Term Care Planning this Valentine's Day

A strong plan that includes long-term care insurance can help protect the people you love most, Newman Long Term Care advises.Richfield, Minn. (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 Whether it's with a partner, child or friend, Valentine's Day celebrates the love people share with others. This year, Newman Long Term Care suggests that people show their devotion to loved ones with a solid long-term care plan ...


Emergency Fund vs. Retirement: Which is More Important?

Dave Says:  When it comes to building your financial house, it's important to lay the foundation before putting on the roof. 


Monterey County hospital group to award more large retirement packages

The financially struggling hospital district, criticized last year for its large payout to an executive, confirms that several other officials will get lucrative benefits as well. A Monterey County hospital district, which came under fire last year for giving its chief executive one of the largest public pensions in California history, announced this week that several other top officials are ...


Special gift for Marine's delayed ‘welcome home'

ANTIOCH — Marine LCpl. John Daniel Gramer, wounded in Iraq in 2008, was struck speechless Thursday night when he walked into a belated homecoming celebration and received the gift of a 2012 Chevy Cruze Eco at Raymond Chevrolet.The 23-year-old son of Amie and Ron Gramer of Gurnee never had a proper homecoming after he was severely injured by shrapnel in July 2008. He came home to recuperate, and ...


Lovin retires after 31 years of service

MT. VERNON — Staff at Crossroads Community Hospital celebrated Supervisor of Housekeeping Linda Lovin's retirement after 31 years.


Insurance CEO starts transition into retirement

After more than 40 years with Columbia Insurance Group, Robert Wagner officially handed the reins of the company to Gary Thompson on Jan. 1.


Duty Calls: Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Genereux cited for nearly 40 years of service

Duty Calls: Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Genereux cited for nearly 40 years of service Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:37 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 Genereux received recognition for leading New York Army National Guard soldiers through the Army's transition from the Cold ...