Memorial Day Observances
Auburn Township will hold a wreath-laying service at Mapleshade Cemetery at 8:45 a.m...
Auburn Township
May 24, 8:45 a.m.
Auburn Township will hold a wreath-laying service at Mapleshade Cemetery at 8:45 a.m.; a service at Adam Hall Community Center at 9 a.m.; and a flag-lowering service with a guest speaker at Shady Side Cemetery at 10 a.m. The Auburn Museum will be open to the public after the services.
Bainbridge Township
May 24
Bainbridge Township will honor its fallen veterans for Memorial Day with a parade and service. The parade will begin at Bainbridge Commons at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to Restland Cemetery for the commemorative service.
In addition to traditional observances, the event will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The guest speaker will be Richard Childs, a local historian and descendant of a local Revolutionary War veteran, who will share insights into the township’s rich history.
Participants in the ceremony will include area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, members of the Aurora American Legion Post 803, Mantua American Legion Post 193, the Bainbridge Township Trustees, the Bainbridge fiscal officer, local police and fire departments, the Bainbridge Civic Club, Bainbridge Historical Society and members of the Kenston High School choir and band. All are invited to participate.
For more information, call 440-543-5418 or 440-903-9280.
Chester Township
May 25, 10-11 a.m.
Chester Township elected officials are hosting a Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Chester Township Cemetery on state Route 306. The remembrance service honoring veterans will be held rain or shine.
For more information, contact the Chester Town Hall at 440-729-7058.
Huntsburg Township
May 25, 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Day services will be held at the township center, followed by a parade to the cemetery, where additional tributes to veterans will occur. The Huntsburg Historical Society will have a special exhibit honoring deceased veterans in its museum open to all free of charge.
Munson Township
May 25, 8:30 a.m.
A Memorial Day service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, 13480 Auburn Road. The speaker is Todd Ray.
Newbury Township
May 25
Newbury American Legion Post 663’s Memorial Day program begins at 8 a.m. with a Post everlasting at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road. Services will be held at South Newbury Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; Munn Cemetery at 10 a.m. and Newbury Veterans Memorial Park at noon. There will be a parade to Newbury Center Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with Dean Epply as the parade marshal, followed by a cemetery service at 1 p.m.
A community picnic prepared by Bob Hejduk, Helen Hejduk and Austin Blevins and sponsored in part by NOPEC Community Sponsorship Program will be held at the American Legion post.
Contact Dean Epply for parade entry, at 216-347-9900.
Call Post 663 Commander Ken Hunter at 440-635-6536 with any questions.
Thompson Township
May 25, 11 a.m. to noon
A Memorial Day observance will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, 16337 Leroy Thompson Road.
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