The Father s Day lawnmower race is a Grand Island tradition that began nearly 50 years ago with a boast between two West River Parkway residents over whose lawnmower was the fastest.
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will hold a 9/11 ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday at the post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. The ceremony is open to the public.