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Discharged over sexual orientation, military still owes thousands of vets
By: Quil Lawrence | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Bob Alexander joined the Air Force in 1990, planning to make it his career. He knew there was a big issue to deal with: Alexander was… Read More

Benefit for Danny Tabler
Danny Tabler has been an involved member of the community for many years. He is currently battling with stage 4 lymphoma cancer. His family and friends around Stewart have set… Read More

Coal Miners Back in Washington Fighting for Benefits
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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United Mine Workers and supporters were on Capitol Hill Wednesday in an effort to shore up their pension and health benefits. More than 43,000 coal miners in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia… Read More

As Disabled Miners Hit D.C., Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Fund Black Lung Benefits
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Democratic members of Congress introduced legislation Tuesday to provide additional funding for coal miners suffering from black lung. The bills came as a contingent of Appalachian miners afflicted with the… Read More

Benefit for Sherry Ogden
This is a benefit to help Sherry Ogden and family with medical expenses relating to her cancer treatment. The doors and concessions will open at 11 am and other activities… Read More