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Photos: Wreaths laid at Marseilles memorials to remember the fallen

By Derek Barichello
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Glenn Bravanski of Marseilles VFW performs taps Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Middle East Conflict Wall in Marseilles in honor of those who died while serving during the Wreaths Across America event.

Glenn Bravanski of Marseilles VFW performs taps Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Middle East Conflict Wall in Marseilles in honor of those who died while serving during the Wreaths Across America event. (Derek Barichello)

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.