THE AMERICAN Pickers announced they are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in August. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. ...
BRILLIANT — Brilliant American Legion Post 573 invites the public to witness the annual flag disposal ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, at 7 p.m. at 210 Market St., Brilliant. The legion will be demonstrating the proper procedure to dispose of a worn, faded, torn or soiled American flag. If you have never witnessed the ceremony for disposal of worn flags, you are encouraged to come out and watch. The ceremony stands as a reminder of what the United States’ flag truly stands for. The Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags is outlined in Resolution No. 440, passed by the 19th ...
WHEELING — The George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution once again is asking Ohio Valley churches, synagogues and spiritual organizations to take part in Allegiance Sunday. Allegiance Sunday is unlike any of the other days we observe. Memorial Day specifically honors the dead. Veterans Day is a day of remembering all those who have served in all wars. But Allegiance Sunday is a day of personal feeling and expression. It is a quiet day, not a day of celebration or exhibition. It is a day set aside for all to participate, to reaffirm their fealty and love of ...
AGRIGENTO, Italy (AP) — As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket. The 89-year-old cooks everything from scratch and eats mostly vegetarian. But she attributes much of her ...
COLUMBUS — As part of a celebration of the arts and arts education, the artwork of Kyleigh Leach, a junior at Union Local High School, has been selected for the 2024-26 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition. Leach’s colored pencil rendering of her brother, mother and ...
BRIDGEPORT — Summer is featuring some learning and fun for Bridgeport Elementary School students who are joining in the academic summer camp through June. This year’s motto is: “Go Wild for Reading and Math.” Curriculum Director Leslie Kosanovic said 60-70 preschoolers through ...
