A political forum series co-sponsored by two local organizations seeks to illuminate the community on candidates running in the upcoming general election.
The 31st Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Lottie O. Robinson Scholarship Fundraiser celebration’s theme is a question: “Should we Silence Historical Truths?”
Community members are invited to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday as the Hardin County Branch of the NAACP conducts its 31st MLK/Lottie O. Robinson Scholarship
From his 26-year career in the Army to his extensive civic engagement in northern HarÂdin County, Charlie Fraley of Radcliff has lived a life of service.
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Fraley enlisted in the Army in 1961 and completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He went on to serve 82nd and 101st Airborne DiviÂsions and rose to the rank of sergeant major.
Fraley served two tours in VietÂnam from 1965 to 1966 and 1968 to 1969. He said he also was stationed in South Korea and Germany throughout his career.
After being stationed at Fort Knox in 1969, Fraley returned in 1973 and remained there until he moved to Radcliff in 1985. Throughout his time in the Army, Fraley earned a variety of recognitions, including the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart and the Meritorious SerÂvice Medal.