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‘You are not alone’: Veterans Assistance Commission tells Lake County veterans following fall of Afghanistan

The Veterans Assistance Commission in Lake County is urging the community to reach out and check on veterans they know following the events in Afghanistan. Andrew Tangen, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County (VACLC), said “there are a lot of emotions flying around” following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after the Taliban […]

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Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County files lawsuit against Lake County Board

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County, which is a county-funded agency, has filed a lawsuit against the Lake County Board for refusing to pay the agency’s legal bills. Andrew Tangen, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County (VACLC), said the lawsuit was filed in late May and a pre-trial conference is scheduled […]