Oneto-Sikorski -- Fourth Year Memorial

BAY ST. LOUIS -- While the end of October is party time for most Americans, unfortunately many people know the pain of tragedy that comes with traditional holidays.

While American military personnel usually have their own version of the celebrations, danger in Iraq and Afghanistan, like untimely violence and death at home, does not take off on holidays.

So was the case Oct. 31, 2005, when 1st Lt. Robert C. Oneto-Sikorski was killed in Iraq during a combat mission. He was leader of the Army's 155th Infantry Battalion.

He was a 33-year-old native of Bay St. Louis.

During May, Oneto-Sikorski was the first soldier added to a Veterans Memorial Garden built by students on school grounds at Bay High. His name is etched into a brick of the memorial that honors fallen military personnel.

The students held dedication ceremonies May 22, 2009.

Another Fire Station For Bay St. Louis

BAY ST. LOUIS -- Construction of the second of two new fire stations to be built here has officially begun now that groundbreaking ceremonies have been held for the No. 2 building.

Bay Breaks Ground on New Fire Station

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City officials turned dirt for the new facility to be located on Misssissippi 603 north of U.S. 90. The new main station is under construction at Main Street and U.S. 90, according to local media.