RW1 Nick Franko, Xavier Franko and Pete Dresso repair a headstone in the graveyard behind the Sparta Presbyterian Church. Nick Franko is the scoutmaster of Troop 95 and Xavier Franko is the assistant senior patrol leader. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Revolutionary War graves marked Boy Scouts, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta, and Wendy Wyman and her family gathered at the graveyard... Local News 06 Jan 2025 | 03:21
Ralph Rojas scholarship recipients pose with Peter Litchfield, center, commander of VFW Post #7248 in Sparta. (Photos by Dave Smith) 11 students receive scholarships The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta presented 11 students with Ralph Rojas scholarships, totaling a record... Local News 17 May 2024 | 04:39
Veterans Roundtable tonight in Sparta Four local veterans - Peter Litchfield, Brian O’Neill, John Siemer and Susan Roy - will speak about their experiences Thursday,... Local News 11 May 2023 | 03:27
Sparta VFW Commander Peter Litchfield displays a Ukrainian garment presented to him by local Ukrainians. (Photo courtesy of Sparta VFW) VFW to host Ukrainian fundraising dinner tonight Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7248 will host a fundraising dinner offering traditional Ukrainian fare at 7 p.m. Saturday,... Local News 22 Apr 2023 | 07:38