Veterans Day program Friday at noon

In honor of past and present veterans, Pike County American Legion Post 197 will present its annual Veterans Day program Friday at noon on the courthouse square. Colonel Wade Smith will be the keynote speaker and Laura Kilby will sing the National Anthem. Everyone is invited and may want to bring a chair or blanket.Post 197 will be taking donations during the event for the Helping Hands project in order to give Pike County families in need a happy holiday. Toys or financial contributions will be appreciated.