Artist Shelby Gage smiles Friday, August 14, while she puts finishing touches on a VFW mural she created for Msg. Ben D. Snowden Post 8587. Last steps included adding a clear coat to protect her work.

Mark Chester, left, and Keith Pearce, from the Sons of the American Revolution Alexander Hamilton Georgetown Chapter, were dressed in 18th century period clothing on July 8. They presented the colors before a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Square. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Frank Espinosa Jr. received an encased Congressional Record in recognition for Congressional Veteran Commendation award, an American flag, and a John Carter challenge coin for his community service efforts. (Photo courtesy Frank Espinosa)

Georgetown High School sophomore Joseph Bustos accepts his $1,000 scholarship prize from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8587 Commander John McLeskey and Victoria Wren, from the Post’s Auxiliary. Joseph’s recorded essay in the VFW’s Voice of Democracy competition was selected over 20 other entries and went on to win second-place at the five-county district level.

Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This is the post's inaugural car show. Photo by Andy Sharp.