CELEBRATING HOLIDAY WITH VETERANS — Veterans residing in area assisted living facilities attended the American Legion Post 33 Ladies Auxiliary’s annual Christmas party Thursday. Among those taking part were, from left, front, Joe Holliday, Legion service officer; Bob Giammarco, Navy veteran and honoree; and back, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Swoyer; and Jim Kuczynski, transporter for veterans of Country Club Manor. -- Julie Stenger

STEUBENVILLE — They went to serve or to fight for continued freedom in the United States.

They are the men and women of this country who walked away from their jobs, their families, their children, their parents … for us.

And yes, we often say how thankful we are for a veteran’s service, for their sacrifice.

The truth is, over time, they tend to be

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