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Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, is remembered in Naperville

Members of the Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met at 10AM Tues., Sept. 17, in the office of...

Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR promotes Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23

Fort Payne Chapter Report The two most important documents in American history are the Declaration of Independence that forged our national identity, and the United...

Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR honored with national, divisional and conference awards

In downtown Naperville, Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR members plant and maintain the flower beds around the Veterans Valor sculpture on the Century Tour toward...

Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR presents annual awards and scholarships

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Payne Chapter recently hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements...

Local DAR again places holiday wreaths to honor all Veterans

Above / Since Dec. 17, 2023, “Veterans Valor” has been graced with a holiday wreath presented by the Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters...

Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli recognizes Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23

Above / During a ceremony to proclaim Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, 2023, Mayor Scott Wehrli accepted a Braille American Flag for permanent display in...

Remember! Constitution Day is September 17

Above / Early on a rainy Constitution Day, Army Veteran Gary Michalowski, a participant in the 10th Annual VFW Judd-A-Thon, was spotted wearing the...

Celebrate the foundation of America during Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23

Two of the most important documents in American history are the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. In 1776, the Declaration of...

Fort Payne DAR presents annual awards and scholarships

Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing community leadership as well as presenting scholarships to outstanding young people. The event...

Fort Payne Chapter of DAR hosts wreath-laying ceremonies to honor all Veterans

Above / During the bitter cold on Dec. 17, 2022, Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a holiday wreath...

Weekend wrap up of things that happened / Sept. 16-18, 2022

Above / Folks were hopping to it all weekend! Colorado sculptor Matthew Budish exhibited his brand of bronze whimsy among different sizes of Arizona-inspired...

Celebrate the foundation of America on Sept. 17

Fort Payne DAR promotes Constitution Week at Naperville Libraries, September 17-23 Report by Sara Dore The Fort Payne Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the...

Not everything is guaranteed to be true or accurate that is carved in stone

“Carved in stone” means that something is permanent or not able to be changed. However, in the case of Joseph Naper’s grave marker, this...

Fort Payne NSDAR holds annual awards ceremony

In April, Fort Payne Chapter NSDAR held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing recipients from area middle schools and high schools as DAR Good Citizens;...

Fort Payne announces scholarship in memory of Bettye Wehrli

The Fort Payne Chapter, NSDAR, recently announced the creation of the Bettye Wehrli Memorial Scholarship. Bettye Wehrli was a long-time community volunteer and active...

Honor timeless principles enshrined in U.S. Constitution

Above / Remember to recognize Constitution Day on Fri., Sept. 17 with thoughts of the creation of the document that is the fundamental law...

Fort Payne NSDAR remembers Naperville woman for community service to her hometown

The Century Walk "Naperville Loves a Parade" mural features images of Bettye Wehrli and Ed Channell behind the real individuals, both of whom played...

Fort Payne NSDAR announces annual awards and scholarships

Above / Ray Kinney, right, is pictured with Hesed House Executive Director Ryan Dowd during a benefit auction in 2016 for Hesed House. Hesed House is...

Fort Payne DAR seeks applicants for two scholarships

Above / Fort Payne DAR is now accepting applications for two scholarships offered to local high school seniors. The deadline is March 2, 2020. ...

Consider the Charters of Freedom on Constitution Day and every day

Above / Remember to recognize Constitution Day on Sept. 17 with thoughts of the creation of the document that is the fundamental law of...