By Curtis L. Coy

Colleagues and Fellow Veterans, I am excited to share information with you about a new survey that has been developed with support from a Google Global Impact Award, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families [ http://vets.syr.edu/ ] (IVMF) and in collaboration with Student Veterans of America [ http://www.studentveterans.org/ ]_ _(SVA). The survey is to understand Servicemembers’ service and post-service experiences, challenges, and recommendations as they relate to education and successful transition.

(Dry Ridge, Ky.) -- The Kentucky Purple Heart Trail doesn't run through Grant County, but Kentucky State Police Post 6 in Dry Ridge has a special connection to it. On May 27th, the day after Memorial Day, the post hosted a special ceremony to return a Purple Heart medal to the family of a World War II soldier.

The Purple Heart presentation ceremony included (left to right ) Barb Bowling (wife of Gary Bowling), retired KSP Det. C.J. Jaskowiak, Gary Bowling, Post 6 Intelligence Analyst Mindi Thompson, Post 6 Commander Capt. Anthony Taulbee, Tpr. Davd Jones, Post 6 Public Affairs Officer, and Highlands High School student Bethany West.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Sample the best of Kentucky’s food and drink at the Salato Sampler in Frankfort from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 31.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State Parks will be taking part in National Trails Day on June 7 with events across the state to recognize the excellent hiking opportunities at state parks.

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – This past Memorial Day Weekend, the Maryland State Police turned up the heat on traffic enforcement with hundreds stopped for a variety of violations.