Members of the JACKSON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 22-23, at JACKSON COUNTY PARK. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Read more: Amateur Radio "Field Day" June 22-23 demonstrates science, skill and service

by: Annette Bradford

When Deputy U.S. Marshal Ed Moody knocked on a door where Joe Stone and his friends were holding a loud, late party and was shot dead through a door, he did not know his sacrifice would go unnoticed for nearly 100 years. It took a query from an organization in Texas that tracks and honors fallen marshals for this sad event to come to the attention of the county where Moody served.

Read more: Grave of fallen U.S. deputy marshal marked after 98 years

SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
If you are new to Medicare because of age, a disability, or retiring and need help understanding all of your choices, SHIP counselors can assist you.

Read more: Qualifications for SHIP