• AP PHOTOS: What's on the voters’ minds as India heads into a 6-week national election

    Raj Sud, 94, has voted in almost every election held in independent India, bearing witness to the eventful journey of a diverse, and now the world’s most populous, democracy over the last 76 years.

  • National Black Maternal Health Week

    The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is focused on maternal health and is raising awareness during National Black Maternal Health Week.

  • National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Findlay Police Department, and other police, fire and EMS agencies across the area and country are saluting their dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week runs from April 14 – 20. Captain Mark Price with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says dispatchers play a crucial

  • Gravitate Towards Fun on National Space Day!

    Celebrate the wonders of our universe on May 3rd for National Space Day! From Galileo’s early studies in astronomy to the Cold War-era space race and humankind’s first steps on the moon, people throughout the ages have looked to the stars with curiosity and a sense of adventure. Did you know that space travel and discovery also means using math, science, technology, and engineering every step of the way? We rely on scientific experts here on Earth to design spacesuits, […]

  • Try 'Decluttering at the Speed of Life' When Cleaning Is Overwhelming

    Whether you struggle with finding the time or motivation to clean or you can't part with your items, Decluttering at the Speed of Life could be helpful for you. It's fast and straightforward, so you can make progress right away.

  • Grayson County celebrates National Volunteer Week

    By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Volunteer week took center stage in the Grayson County Commissioner’s Court Tuesday morning. Commissioners declared April 21-27 as National Volunteer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Well, Well, Well, Look Who Bailed Out 'Death to America' Road- Blockers

    This week millions of Americans were held hostage by pro-terrorist protesters blocking critical infrastructure in major cities across the country. Americans were prevented from getting to and from airports, crossing bridges, and picking up kids—their very freedom of movement was stolen by anti-Semites participating in the planned protest calling for destroying Israel and "Death to America." And one political party helped fund the effort.

  • National Telecom Week highlights area emergency communicators

    National Telecom Week, celebrated the second week of April each year, honors the emergency communicators at the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center, who serve as the first line of defense when 911 is called.

  • National Park Week kicks off with free-entrance day

    ST. GEORGE — Those who love exploring new places but want to skip the expense of entrance fees are in for a treat this Saturday, as all national parks will offer free park entrance. National Park Week runs April 20-28 and celebrates the joy and wonder of national parks. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will […]

  • LECOM professionals recognized during National Osteopathic Medicine Week

    This week is National Osteopathic Medicine Week and county executive Brenton Davis met with LECOM professionals to recognize their work. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) opened in 1992 and is the only academic health center in the osteopathic profession. Davis commented on LECOMs impact here in Erie. "A lot of times where []

  • Industries observe ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week’

    EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) announced Monday the honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). To honor roadway workers, everyone gathered at Soldier's Grove on Monday to honor those who work []

  • Columbia Police to host National Crime Victim's Week

    The Columbia Police Department is encouraging members of the community to come out this Saturday for the Soda City's Safety Health Fair