2020 Memorial Day commemorations scheduled; many to be held virtually

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2020, with a host of local observations scheduled — many to be held virtually, due to the COVID-19 emergency.

“It is customary to spend Memorial Day remembering and honoring our veterans ...

Kenosha County Veterans Service Office to suspend in-person appointments temporarily

In response to public health guidelines recommending social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Kenosha County Veterans Service Office is suspending in-person appointments until further notice.

Office staff will remain available to field vete...

Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services lists Veterans Day events throughout the area

Celebrations and events in commemoration of Veterans Day will be held across Kenosha County in the coming days.

Following is a list of activities, compiled by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services:

What: Christian Life School Veterans Day Program...

Homeless Veterans Stand Down and Veterans Celebration to be held Nov. 2 at Kenosha County Job Center

The Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services and other partners will host a Homeless Veterans Stand Down and Veterans Celebration in advance of Veterans Day, on Saturday, Nov. 2.

This event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenosha County Job Cente...

POW/MIA chair dedication to be held Sept. 19 in Kenosha County Board chambers

As National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day approaches, a new memorial in the Kenosha County Administration Building will debut later this month.

A POW/MIA Honor Chair will be located in the lobby outside of the County Board chambers and...

Free Military and Veterans Family Day to be held Oct. 4 at Boundless Adventures

Military veterans and their immediate families are invited to climb for free on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Boundless Adventures aerial adventure park in Kenosha County’s Bristol Woods Park.

The inaugural Military and Veterans Family Day will run from 4 to 9 p....

Memorial Day programs, ceremonies to be held across Kenosha County

Memorial Day will be observed at various events across Kenosha County over the holiday weekend. Here is a list of programs, compiled by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services:

What: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memoria...

Kenosha County to host town hall meeting for veterans

The Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services later this month will host an informative Town Hall Meeting on VA and TRICARE Benefits and a VA Commemoration Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Veterans, active-duty military members and t...

Kenosha County Veterans Service Office coordinates mobile home donation for homeless veteran

Just in time for Christmas, a homeless veteran in Kenosha now has a place to call his own, thanks to the generosity of a local family and the support of the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services.

Still mourning the recent loss of his mother, Geraldi...

Kenosha County to host Veterans Celebration on Nov. 3

The Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services invites the public to a Veterans Celebration in advance of Veterans Day, on Saturday, Nov. 3.

This event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. Visitors...

Nominations sought for Nov. 3 Veterans Celebration honors

The Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services is seeking nominations of veterans to be honored during the Nov. 3 Veterans Celebration at the Kenosha County Job Center.

One veteran from each war era is recognized each year. The celebration recognizes tho...

Veterans Treatment Court seeks peer mentor volunteers

The Veterans Treatment Court of the Second Judicial District of Wisconsin is looking for volunteer peer mentors to help provide an individualized support system for veterans going through the court.

Peer mentors are intended to be a guiding influence, a sh...