Flags flying at half-mast in Colorado: What you should know Who is allowed to give the half-mast command? At which events is it permitted? Is there a difference between half-mast and half-mast? As a tribute to the men and women in law enforcement, flags at the State Capitol and in Carroll and Paulding Counties were […]
Important dates for the 2024 general election in Florida Important dates for the parliamentary elections on 5 November 2024 The 2024 general election is fast approaching, and many Florida voters already know who and what they will vote for. When does early voting begin? The important dates are: Voter registration deadline: October 7 Deadline for […]
Who is running in the elections for Arizona’s nine congressional districts? Nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for grabs in Arizona in the 2024 election. Here’s what voters need to know for the November election. This year’s election cycle is likely to be crucial for Pinal County governments. The county is […]
Sights and sounds of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ventura Hundreds enjoy the sights and sounds of the County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Ventura on Saturday. ANTHONY PLASCENCIA, Ventura County Star Ventura, Monterey, Carpinteria and Idyllwild made it onto WorldAtlas’ list of “11 Cutest Small Towns in California to Visit in […]
Urban heat islands affect the most vulnerable populations An expert explained why severe weather as a result of climate change can make parts of cities uninhabitable. Claire Hardwick, USA TODAY The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the coming winter in south-central Pennsylvania will be more moderate than usual. The almanac places south-central Pennsylvania, including Adams, […]
Des Moines gaming lounge and social bar Ricochet plans to expand its presence outside of Iowa. Ricochet has announced the opening of a new location in Missouri. This will be the second Ricochet location to open. Traffic at the Des Moines Ricochet has not slowed down since opening in 2021, allowing for growth. Owner Brad […]
Happy National Beach Day! If there ever was a holiday for Florida, August 30th is it. The day was created in 2014 by Colleen Paige – who also initiated National Dog Day, National Cat Day and National Puppy Day – and is a day to celebrate beaches and the importance of keeping them clean. And […]
What you should know about Labor Day and its history There’s more to Labor Day than just barbecues, special deals, and a long weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the national holiday. As you prepare to celebrate the three-day weekend, some may wonder why we celebrate Labor Day. Here you can find out […]
MONROE COUNTY — The upcoming presidential election is a neck-and-neck race so far, with Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly ahead in the polls at 49%, while former President Donald Trump is ahead at 46%, according to 270toWin. The results of recent elections suggest that Monroe County has voted in favor of Trump, but that is […]
So wearing white after Labor Day became a fashion faux pas You’ve probably heard that wearing white after Labor Day is a no-go. Here’s the history of this long-standing fashion faux pas. MONROE — Monroe’s annual Labor Day Parade and Festival will begin at noon Saturday with a parade through downtown Monroe. The festival will […]
