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Looking for a quick "go and do," head to this Wisconsin river town of about 2,000.

Looking for a quick "go and do," head to this Wisconsin river town of about 2,000.

Looking for a quick "go and do," head to this Wisconsin river town of about 2,000.

Looking for a quick "go and do," head to this Wisconsin river town of about 2,000.

Little Rock to seek financing for park improvements, new fire truck; entertainment districts also approved The Little Rock Board of Directors voted Tuesday to allow the city to take out a short-term loan to pay for park improvements, a new fire truck, mobile radios for the police department and more. The city will seek $5.9 million in financing. The money will allow the city to… Advertisement *Rebuild the basketball courts under Interstate 630 in Kanis Park and make other improvements to the...

Where to find Juneteenth events around central Arkansas Arkansans are finding ways to combine the tragic history with the celebration of true freedom with events, festivals, and lessons. Author: THV11 Digital Updated: 7:05 PM CDT June 16, 2021 ARKANSAS, USA — With Juneteenth becoming a national holiday 142 years after the last group of enslaved African Americans were told of The Emancipation Proclamation in America, Arkansans are finding ways to combine the tra...

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in September of 1862 and went into effect in 1863, but it wasn't until two years later when enslaved Africans learned of it.

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Bernard (Bernie) McGaver, age 88 passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2021 with his son Jeff and daughter Sheila by his side. He was born on August 12th ,1932 in Fairchild, Wisconsin to Joseph and Myrtle McGaver. Beloved father to Jeff (Steve Berg) McGaver, Sheila (Kevin) Fox, Steve (Marsha) Rouch and grandfather to Harrison (Mandy) Rouch and Donovan (Kim) Conrad. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Marlys McGaver and daughter Nancy Rouch. Bernie had a happy and successf...

So in the latest edition of Hiking NJ April & I found myself in Bergen County at the Palisades Interstate Park. The park hosts numerous sites and trails within its area, right along the Hudson River on the Jersey side. If you are looking to get out and about during the pandemic then hiking can be a great solution. It’s fresh air, social distancing, and good exercise. The only drawback this time of year is that it’s cold, but to be honest I prefer the cold to hike in than in summer when it�...