veterans

MEDFORD, Ore. — A local veterans organization is getting creative with raising funds for a memorial wall in Medford. The ‘Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit’ held a drawing Friday at 2 pm at Seven Feathers Casino. The prize, a 1965 Ford Fairlane donated …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Coronavirus may have changed our world, but it won’t stop locals from honoring fallen veterans this Memorial Day. Memorial Day 2020 is not like holidays past with the coronavirus pandemic cancelling special ceremonies and requiring people to socially …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – While Memorial Day is a holiday pausing to remember the fallen, a local restaurant is giving back to veterans. Each Sweet Tea Express restaurant around the Rogue Valley gave out free meals to veterans Monday. One of the …

WHITE CITY, Ore.– Local VA facilities have been testing veterans and staff who may have coronavirus. While no cases have been confirmed, the VA says its prepared to help any veterans in need. “We understand that there is so much confusion right …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Columbia Cares, a nonprofit that helps local veterans, has been officially approved to expand their housing project between Columbus and Stewart. When finished, two buildings will be built on the empty grass lot, providing homes for about 16 veterans …

MEDFORD, Ore. – The State’s Housing Finance Agency has awarded a local non-profit grant money to build more affordable housing properties. Medford-based Columbia Care services is a non-profit that focuses on helping local veterans fight homelessness. With this recent grant, the organization …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Two communities in southern Oregon will receive state funding to build affordable housing for veterans and people with mental illness. Oregon Housing and Community Services announced nearly $16 million to build 435 affordable rental homes across Oregon. “Many of …

Grants Pass Vet Center moved into a new 2-building headquarters on Steiger St, which is an upgrade from their previous location on 10th St. “We just didn’t have the room for 15, 16 veterans to come into a room and try to …

Only on NBC5, a local World War II Veteran is being honored for his achievements in the Marine Corps. Delbert Littrell is a World War II Veteran. He’ll be 96 years-old this month. Littrell’s family says the Marine Corps cares a lot …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A nationwide tribute organization that honors our country’s veterans is returning to the Rogue Valley and looking for volunteers. Every year in all 50 states, Wreaths Across America lays wreaths on headstones at national cemeteries, more than one …