Warren County Veterans Court Holds Graduation Ceremony
Guest speaker is the founder of Honor Flight Inc.
On March 6, 2024, the Warren County Veterans Court and Judge Gary Loxley held its 13th graduation ceremony since 2016, recognizing John Louisa.
This all-volunteer and intensive probationary program is set up to assist and rehabilitate veterans who have found their way into the Warren County court system. It requires a minimum of a year and a half, and up to a maximum of five years of supervision. “This is done with zero additional taxpayer money,” stated Judge Loxley.
“If our veterans were willing to sacrifice for our community, then our community, I believe, through the court system, is willing to take the time and effort to help get them back on their feet again,” said Judge Loxley.
Guest Speaker Captain (Retired) Earl Morse described how his work with approximately 300 World War II veteran patients under his care inspired him to do more for the “Greatest Generation.” What started off as volunteer pilots and six small aircraft has now become the Honor Flight Network, with hubs in 124 cities and over 300,000 veterans served.
The entire ceremony can be seen on channel GATV6, and on MVCC’s YouTube page.
History
Miami Valley Communications Council is a municipal communications and technology organization representing the eight member cities of Centerville, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Springboro and West Carrollton. The council also has affiliate agreements with other Miami Valley cities. MVCC was formed in 1975 as a council of governments to monitor, regulate, and administer common cable television franchise agreements, manage the operation of the council's cable access television channels, and develop and implement intergovernmental projects designed to strengthen communications between member cities and their citizens. A policy-making body consisting of delegates representing member cities governs the council.
Funding
MVCC is funded through franchise fees paid by the cable service provider. Franchise fees are rent that the cable company pays for placing its wires over or under the public rights-of-way (streets.) MVCC uses these franchise fees to support its community access television activities, cooperative intergovernmental projects, and to explore new and changing technologies that will benefit member communities. The council, in turn, provides many services to our communities at little or no cost.