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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 tragic history with the celebration of true freedom. Brian Rodgers with the Mosaic Templars Culture Cen...

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 successful 39 year career with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and served as superintendent at...

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’s 100 degrees out. When I was at the park this past weekend it was snow-covered so it did hamper hi...