The Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society will meet on June 22 at Kell Baptist Church to explore the church’s roots and elect new officers. Community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about their local heritage.
In an opinion piece discussing Jefferson High School’s name, local readers strongly oppose a proposal to rename the historic institution. Letters to the editor underscore a determination to preserve the school’s longstanding identity.
Carytown features as a prominent fixture in the RVA100 series—a project spotlighting the people, places, and objects that define the Richmond region. Published by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, this article offers snapshots of Carytown’s place in local history and culture, though the full story remains behind a paywall.
For 80 years, Max’s Package Store has stood at 329 Flanders Road, run by four generations of the same family. What began as a quiet spot amid cow pastures is now a lively commercial hub, showing how steadfast dedication can weather transformative growth.
An article highlights Toronto’s longtime pork-driven moniker, “Hogtown,” and the city’s claim to a “world famous” sandwich. Though much of the piece resides behind a paywall, it underscores the cultural pride and culinary tradition surrounding Toronto’s peameal bacon, also called “Canadian porchetta.”
Loon Country Arts has officially opened its doors at 426 Bemidji Ave. N., inside the historic Carnegie Library. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently honored this milestone, underscoring the significance of local business development in the area.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, and Livingston Parish got an early start on January 17. During a special meeting at the parish courthouse, community members and local officials accepted a historic painting that underscores the area’s connection to American heritage.
A 184-year-old farm in Holmdel, New Jersey, has been preserved from a proposed dementia village development. Through a new deal, the nearly 17-acre property at 117 Red Hill Road will be reserved for open space, blocking any future commercial use.
In 1932, locals in Clarksburg, West Virginia, could walk into the newly opened U.S. Post Office/Federal Judicial Center—perhaps after stepping out of a Ford Model A and lighting up a Lucky Strike. Today, nearly a century later, that same landmark is undergoing major renovations to maintain its historic presence in the heart of downtown.
Portia is embracing its educational heritage by moving City Hall into a storied school building. This shift underscores the town’s dedication to preserving local history and repurposing a beloved institution for modern use.
