By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor It’s officially June! The first month of summer (at least it will be once the summer solstice rolls around starting on the 20th), the season of vacations, time off from school and hot weather. But before we bid farewell to May and spring, let’s take some time to reca...

Memorial Day celebrations took place this year in Spring Hill and Brighton Heights to honor the nation's veterans. By Zach Armstrong Veteran Ted Bergfelt performed “You’re a Grand Old Flag” to residents gathered at Legion Park in Brighton Heights. Carmela Webber sang “America the Beautiful” to a sim...

Photo by Erika Fleegle Citizens of Brighton Heights celebrated Memorial Day with a ceremony in Legion Park during the 27th Ward's 67th Annual Memorial Day Observance by Erika Fleegle “Some heroes wear capes…” one woman’s t-shirt read. “My hero wears combat boots! Residents of Brighton Heights came t...

Photo by Justin Criado Upwards of 50 volunteers placed American flags at the grave sites of military veterans in Brightwood's Highwood Cemetery Friday morning. Flags have been placed on veterans' graves the Friday before Memorial Day for the past 67 years, according to volunteer coordinator Joe Brow...