MILITARY
Ride 2 Recovery goes through Hudson
Cyclists on the Ride 2 Recovery cross the Interstate 94 bridge into Hudson Monday afternoon.
August 25, 2010
Ride 2 Recovery cyclists will stop in Hudson next Wednesday 
On Monday, Aug. 23, the Ride 2 Recovery cyclists will stop in Hudson on their way to the American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee on Aug. 28-Sept. 2. The riders are expected to arrive between 4 and 5 p.m.
August 19, 2010
Volunteers come together to make Guitars for Vets
Out east of town over the Hudson township line, a sizeable group of volunteers gathered last weekend to construct and finish instruments in the first Guitars for Vets program in the area.
By Jon Echternacht , July 23, 2010
Iraq is a little brighter for troops, thanks to Twin Cities band
Last fall when Hudson business owner Andy Schuster became the bassist for the Twin Cities-based rock band Catchpenny, he knew if it worked and he stayed with the band, he might be in for the trip of a lifetime.
By Margaret Ontl , June 23, 2010
Guitars for vets project set
Hudson woodworking instructor George Vondriska is hosting a project for veterans all day July 16 and 17 at his Wild Earth School east of Hudson. Each session starts at 9 a.m.
June 13, 2010
Memorial Day ceremonies attract crowd
Memorial Day ceremonies at Willow River Cemetery attracted a large crowd Monday morning as warm, sunny weather provided perfect conditions.
June 02, 2010
Wisconsin’s Old Abe saw Civil War action
One grizzled warrior served with the Wisconsin 8th Infantry during the Civil War and ultimately became an icon for a unit of the modern Army. The famous Wisconsin Civil War veteran, ‘Old Abe’ was a female bald eagle.
By Jon Echternacht , May 28, 2010
Tony Koshenina takes Honor Flight
Tony Koshenina’s special day came 48 hours after his 89th birthday this year. Koshenina and 99 other World War II veterans took the Twin Cities Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on May 22.
By Jon Echternacht , May 27, 2010
HHS grads meet President Obama
Now stationed at the Pentagon, Lt. Commander Jessica Hudson (HSS 1994)completed three years as a social aide at the White House where she was involved with dinners and receptions for both President Obama and former President Bush.
May 24, 2010
Roberts veteran set for Freedom Honor Flight
Tony Koshenina is gearing up for a whirlwind flight to Washington D.C. and back at the end of May. He will be traveling on a Freedom Honor Flight to visit the World War II Memorial with a group of fellow veterans.
By Jon Echternacht , April 25, 2010
Hudson airman earns DFC in Afghanistan
A Hudson man has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for combat action in Afghanistan last fall.
April 23, 2010
Right for the job: Tiny Army mechanic worked in tight spots
One look at the diminutive Angela Heffron and the last thing that comes to your mind is diesel mechanic. But that’s exactly what the 5-foot, 100-pound, North Hudson native has been doing for the last year on active duty with the U.S. Army Reserve in Iraq.
By Jon Echternacht , March 20, 2010
Hearing held on bill that would let governor challenge Guard deployments
Wisconsin NewsLawmakers of both parties have raised concerns about letting the governor challenge federal deployment orders for the Wisconsin National Guard.
March 10, 2010
North Hudson woman has busy life as civilian and soldier
At first glance, Christine Ostendorf looks anything but a 23-year Army National Guard veteran who has attained the rank of Major.
By Jon Echternacht , March 07, 2010
Recently returned Iraq vet seeks mayor’s office
Recently returned Iraq war veteran Kevin Hartman announced last Thursday that he is a write-in candidate for mayor of Hudson.
By Randy Hanson , March 03, 2010
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