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VIDEO: Peoria Unified student aims high

2/8/2024
Peoria Unified student Cougarjade Reyes is even more powerful than his unrivaled name hints at.

LULAC honors Caserta with posthumous membership

10/27/2023
League of United Latin American Citizens has announced the first-ever posthumous membership in its 95-year history to Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta, a once Peoria resident and the namesake of the Brandon Act.

Peoria native serves with U.S. Navy supporting …

8/3/2023
Lt. j.g. Joey Mascaro, a native of Peoria, serves with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 40, based out of Mayport, Florida.

A year later, Peoria family of deceased son waits for …

12/20/2022
It has been about a year since the Brandon Act was signed into law — giving military personnel the option to anonymously request mental health help, a key that many say could be the difference between life and death.

Brandon Act supporters to discuss mental health

4/11/2022
Sen. Mark Kelley and the Caserta family from Peoria will discuss the importance of mental health to Arizona State University ROTC members, April 12.

VIDEO: Get to know the newest Peoria Independent …

4/10/2022
Teri and Patrick Caserta have been named the Peoria Independent Hometown Heros in the Health Care category.

Peoria parents honor son with Brandon Act

2/12/2022
It’s hard to get anything done in the current partisan environment of the U.S. federal government.

U.S. House approves Brandon Act named after deceased …

10/7/2021
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Brandon Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Sept. 23.

Peoria couple on wave to preserve son’s legacy

8/26/2021
A Peoria couple is riding a wave of support in preserving their son’s legacy to improve mental health within the U.S. Armed Forces.

Patriot All-America Golf Invitational opening …

12/17/2020
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosts of 10th Annual Patriot All-America Golf Invitational presented by Valley Toyota Dealers intend to continue the tournament’s tradition of honoring and thanking active-duty service members, veterans and first responders during opening ceremonies scheduled to stream live at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, from the Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park.