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Center Street Bridge wreath ceremony marks sacrifice of those buried at sea
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (173+ words) (ABC 6 News) " A Memorial Day ceremony in Rochester honored those buried at sea. Wreaths were thrown into the water below at the Center Street Bridge to honor those who were lost. "And this is the day that we honor the…...
Rock Charitable Fund grant approves $30, 000 for repairs at Madrid Cemetery
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (238+ words) MADRID -- The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced the approval of a $30, 000 grant from the Rock Charitable Fund to support repairs at the Madrid Cemetery. The funding will specifically be used for restoration work on the Walsh Memorial vault,…...
Auburn Trustees Approve Additional Work on Town Hall Museum
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (79+ words) Geauga County Maple Leaf Auburn Trustees Approve Additional Work on Town Hall Museum Reconstruction costs at the Auburn Township Town Hall Museum continue to rise as contracts uncover additional structural damage at the historic building on the corner of Auburn…...
Sunday Drive: Why museums matter
14+ min ago (693+ words) A nondescript pile of corrugated cardboard boxes was stacked in the corner, not unlike others scattered around the sixth floor of the old warehouse. Small but heavy, they were filled with school books. Just beyond them, a corner window offered…...
This Day In History: Doris Miller Becomes First Black American To Receive Navy Cross
14+ min ago (81+ words) WDBJ7 This Day In History: Doris Miller Becomes First Black American To Receive Navy Cross Data Center Protesters Gather Outside Board Of Supervisors Meeting In Botetourt The Least of These Ministry Explains Post-Zoning-Violation Steps STEP, Inc. Hosts Open House Celebrating 60 Years…...
Cox House Summer Tours Highlight Local Suffrage Leader Lillien Cox Gault
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (136+ words) The Nicollet County Historical Society announces the return of summer tours at the E. St. Julien Cox House, beginning Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1: 00 PM. This summer, visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian home at their own pace and see Votes for…...
Living History Days to be held this weekend
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (106+ words) The Crawford Park District is offering the following programs: Friday, May 29, at 9 p. m. at Carpenter's Bottom, 3229 State Route 98. Saturday, May 30-Sunday, May 31 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, May 30, at 9: 30 p. m. at Lowe-Volk Park. Come out and join…...
Memorial Day commemorates fallen soldiers around region
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (847+ words) Until May 25, Susan Rushing had never been to the Bethel Park Veterans Memorial on West Library Road between the municipal building and library. She had just recently moved to the area from Ohio. Yet, she shed genuine tears on this…...
From the Echo Press archives, 2001: Downtown Diner gets glowing review
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (579+ words) Alexandria Echo Press From the Echo Press archives, 2001: Downtown Diner gets glowing review This week in history in Douglas County. "This Week" in 2016, 10 years ago: Something exciting is happening inside the old Kmart building in Alexandria. It's been transformed by…...
Memorial Day at Fort Rosecrans Brings Community Together in Remembrance
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (440+ words) Every Memorial Day weekend, the Point Loma and Ocean Beach Peninsula community pauses to remember the men and women who never returned home from war. Against the backdrop of sweeping ocean views and rows of white headstones overlooking the Pacific…...