Veronica Wernicke

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Senior Reporter at The Villages Daily Sun

Senior Public Safety and Vetetans Reporter @vdailysun | Previously: News Editor @TheSeahawk

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Local men honored for volunteer work

1 week ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Three members of the Col. Phillip C. Delong Marine Corps League Detachment 1267 recently were inducted into the Chapel of Four Chaplains Society as a result of their volunteer work. Read this story and many others in Monday's edition of the Daily Sun. Click here to subscribe.
Volunteers needed to plant flags for the fallen

2 weeks ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Ahead of each Memorial Day, volunteers visit the cemetery in Bushnell to place flags and remember those who served in the U.S. military.
American Legion hosts breakfast fundraiser

3 weeks ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

American Legion Post 347 in Lady Lake hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast once a month. Money raised from the event benefits the community.
Enrichment Academy offers hula hooping lessons

3 weeks ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Kiera Manna is teaching the basics of hula hoop dance and baton twirling in two new courses in The Enrichment Academy. There are several opportunities throughout the semester to participate.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Puc Puggy Chapter unveils its America 250 historical marker

3 weeks ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

The shot of a Revolutionary War-era rifle fired by historical reenactor Jack Ciotti could be heard around The Villages on Saturday, just as a similar shot was heard “round the world” exactly 250 years ago on April 19, 1775, during the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
Arts festival draws crowd to Brownwood

3 weeks ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

From handmade jewelry to pet accessories and paintings, the community had the chance to find the perfect gift or grow their art collection during the annual Brownwood Paddock Square Art & Craft Festival over the weekend.
Pete Wagner elected president of Vietnam Veterans chapter

4 weeks ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Ensuring Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036 in The Villages carries on and the next generation of veterans is taken care of are the main focuses of Pete Wagner’s presidency. VVA Chapter 1036 elected a new leadership team this month.
Enrichment Academy to host class on benefits of plant-based diet

1 month ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Seeing the light bulbs go off about the benefits of a plant-based diet are what Dr. Jim Loomis and Caryn Dugan enjoy the most about working together.
Villages Honor Flight kicks off 2025 season

1 month ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Eugene Goodnight waited more than 50 years for the welcome home he received Thursday morning after returning from Villages Honor Flight Mission 65.
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter hosts marker dedication

1 month ago | thevillagesdailysun.com | Veronica Wernicke

Patriots who fought for America’s independence will be honored in The Villages thanks to an effort by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Puc Puggy Chapter. A marker recently was installed at Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages and will be dedicated April 19.