Soldier who trained at Fort Benning will be awarded Medal of Honor posthumously

His actions are "in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service," his citation says.

Incredible stories of sacrifice: Before Ollis, 2 Staten Islanders have received the Medal of Honor

New Dorp resident U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor, becoming the third Staten Islander to receive the nation’s highest military decoration. Ollis was ...

Staten Island’s hero soldier, Michael Ollis, will receive the Medal of Honor

Ollis becomes the third Staten Islander to receive the nation's highest military decoration after years of advocacy by his family and community.

The Most Memorable Moments of the Last Winter Olympics in Cortina

The last time Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted the Winter Olympics was in 1956 (Jan. 26-Feb. 5). The Games featured 821 athletes, and ...
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Obituaries | Week of Feb. 2, 2026

Walter Cullars Dorsey Walter Cullars Dorsey of Opelika, Alabama, 98, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25, 1927, to John ...