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Historians, Writers Invited to Submit Manuscripts for Pennsylvania’s ‘OilField Journal’
48+ min ago (233+ words) Got a passion for Pennsylvania history? Friends of Drake Well is accepting original article submissions for the next volume of the OilField Journal. Writers and researchers have until May 1, 2027, to submit their work on the state’s rich petroleum past. Drake…...
Public meeting planned to discuss future of Holiday in the Park
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (149+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg City Park could continue to be the site of the Holiday in the Park Christmas light display, despite the nonprofit behind the display announcing it is dissolving. Merritt declined to name the organization because the discussion…...
Kentucky and the Ohio Valley: Researching at the Filson Historical Society
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (330+ words) pmg-ky1.com Zac Distel Filson Historical Society Inside the Filson Historical Society Library Rooted in Research: A Kentucky Research Series, Tuesday, October 20th from 6:30 â 8 pmRooted in Research is a new series of programs created by the Shelby County Historical…...
Three cities receive historic preservation grants
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (123+ words) The office recently awarded 26 matching grants totaling more than $1.1 million to non-profits, local governments, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources. The city of Cleveland received $75,000 for the restoration of the…...
News | The Swan Valley Star and Times
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (46+ words) Swan Valley Star and Times News A bountiful autumn display A walk to remember The race is on Terry Fox run held in Swan River Led beside still waters A Hall by another name Wouldn't it be ice Give me…...
WVU Jackson’s Mill reopens Jackson Lodge after major renovation
5+ hour ago (498+ words) The newly renovated Jackson Lodge at Jackson's Mill. State and local officials at the reopening of Jackson Lodge. The lobby of the renovated Jackson Lodge. A renovated room at the Jackson Lodge. Guests get food at the reopening of Jackson Lodge....
W.Va. Black Walnut Festival adds new shuttle wagon for parking and traffic relief
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (325+ words) The People Mover Wagon. SPENCER, W.Va. — Visitors to this year’s West Virginia Black Walnut Festival will have a new way to navigate the crowds and bypass the annual parking crunch, thanks to a newly acquired people mover wagon. Funded by…...
A post from Rita Fullerton in South Historic District.
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (45+ words) Breaking news in Jacksonville, Florida from News4Jax and WJXT Channel 4. Jacksonville breaking news, headlines, weather, and sports. Local Jacksonville news and more from The Local Station in Jacksonville, Florida, WJXT - Jacksonville's Channel 4. SpaceX rocket launch from Palatka Riverfront. More pins from…...
WDBJ7+ Top Local Headlines / Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (49+ words) WDBJ7+ Top Local Headlines/ Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch WDBJ7 WDBJ7+ Top Local Headlines / Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch Group To Give 14 Guitars To Special Education Students In Wytheville ‘Golden Girls’ Stage Show With All-Male Cast Comes To Wytheville What's Growing @ Home: How…...
MT. ERIE RURITAN CLUB TO HOST LOCAL AUTHOR FOR CIVIL WAR HISTORY PRESENTATION
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (110+ words) The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club is inviting area history enthusiasts to a special presentation featuring local author Morris Daubs on Monday, November 9th. Daubs, a Mt. Erie native, will discuss books he has written exploring Civil War history and its connections…...