At the close of Police Week, President Cabral honored Mrs. Rich Roberts with the Quill and Badge Award, awarded to her husband, Mr. Rich Roberts, I.U.P.A.’s PIO, posthumously. Rich began working for the I.U.P.A. in 1995 and served as PIO until his retirement in 2017. On this, in his award letter, President Cabral stated, “It is with heartfelt gratitude that we recognize the decades of contributions that Rich made to [...]

Many retirees constantly worry about how much money they are spending. After all, once you retire, you no longer can count on a paycheck arriving every week. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid overspending. So if you’re retired or planning to retire soon, here are some ways to cut costs and save money on a daily basis. Do you dream of retiring early? Retiring early is a goal for many, [...]

I.U.P.A. Local Prince William County Police Association has a wreath laying ceremony every year at the start of Police Week at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Every year, they lay wreaths in honor of fallen officers with members of their families. This year, attendees included the Prince William County Police Department Chief of Police and Honor Guard as well as family members Paige Yung, Chris Yung’s daughter; Sharon Guindon, [...]

Many area septuagenarians, and at least one 91-year-old, regularly run area road races and many bicycle more than 50 miles in a day. Most seniors need to maintain fitness to avoid injury, maintain muscle mass and cardiovascular fitness. Starting slow is a key, said Ashtabula County YMCA Fitness Coordinator Bonnie Konczal. “I always urge my seniors to begin slowly, no weights or resistance in the first week. In week two, [...]

What do you see yourself doing at 93 years old? If you thought you’d still be working, you have a lot in common with L.C. “Buckshot” Smith. The Camden Police officer is known as Arkansas’ oldest law enforcement officer, and he’s made the news nationally and even internationally. But the time has come to move on to other things, so he is retiring Friday after an almost 65-year career. Every [...]

Once you’ve entered retirement, you’ll need to have a plan for your retirement savings account. Ideally, you’ll utilize these savings in a way that can make your nest egg last for years to come — but not everyone makes the most savvy moves upon retirement.