Boston, Washington (19/11 – 50) Thanksgiving, a celebration intended to express gratitude or give thanks for the bounty at the end of the harvest season. It was thus codified, by…
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Halloween Activities Kick Off Across Eastern Ohio
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeOrganization in belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties will host trunk or treat events and other Halloween activities in the coming weeks with the first taking place today. The first trunk…
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West Virginia to Celebrate 76th Anniversary of Chuck Yeager’s Famous Flight
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeThis weekend will mark the 76th Anniversary of West Virginia native Chuck Yeager’s famous flight, risking his life to break the sound barrier. Victoria Yeager, the late Gen. Chuck Yeager’s…
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Celebrating 1,000 Cultures Within the United States
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeMonday, Oct. 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, replacing Columbus Day in many places. In 2019, Gov. Brad Little issued a proclamation celebrating the day in Idaho. But what is it…
