Several area Memorial Day events set

Area groups are holding several events to honor past and present service members today.  Peoria Navy Club, Ship 34, will hold services at Veteran’s Plaza at Riverfront Park at 10.  The City of Peoria holds its annual Ceremony at the Gateway building at 10:30.  Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 26-02, will conduct Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Peoria Memorial Association Monument at Springdale Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. The American Legion Post 979 in Bartonville will conduct Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Monument on McKinley Street at 11.