{"id":51495,"date":"2026-06-30T18:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=51495"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:37:56","slug":"may-flag-award-winner-brenda-delong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/may-flag-award-winner-brenda-delong\/","title":{"rendered":"May Flag Award Winner: Brenda DeLong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Maumee Valley Network is proud to recognize Brenda DeLong of Van Wert County as our May Flag Award recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brenda’s commitment to the community spans decades. Many residents remember her as a fourth-grade teacher at Ohio City-Liberty Local Schools, where she helped shape the lives of countless students. Her dedication to young people continued beyond the classroom through her longtime involvement with 4-H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a leader with the Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers 4-H Club, Brenda has spent years mentoring local youth, teaching leadership, responsibility, and community service. One of her most meaningful contributions has been ensuring that 4-H members work side by side with local veterans to place flags at area cemeteries and participate in annual Memorial Day services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through these efforts, generations of young people have learned the importance of honoring those who served our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brenda’s lifelong commitment to education, youth development, and veteran recognition has left a lasting impact on Van Wert County and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flag was presented by Anthony Bergman of Lee Kinstle Sales & Service, helping recognize Brenda’s many years of service and dedication to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by Maumee Valley Network; Sponsored by Lee Kinstle Chevrolet GMC; In partnership with CollinsFlags.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about the Flag of Honor by visiting our Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you, Brenda, for your decades of service to the youth, veterans, and families of Maumee Valley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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