The Great Depression strangled the economies of many of American cities, including Manchester, New Hampshire, the hometown of the McDonald brothers.

Father’s Day celebrates the special bond between fathers and their families. Every dad is a celebrity in his child’s eyes, of course, but in some families fame and fatherhood go hand in hand.

President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 to be Flag Day in 1916, commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Second Continental Congress on that day in 1777.

Eggs were colored, blessed, exchanged, and eaten as part of the rites of spring long before Christian times.

The amount of coffee you drink may be based on your genetic makeup.

The amount of coffee you drink may be based on your genetic makeup.

Quick—where’s your smartphone right now?

Although they are mostly nocturnal, I have heard and seen many raccoons in our area over the years.

Although they are mostly nocturnal, I have heard and seen many raccoons in our area over the years.

The Harmonia Music Association of Lebanon is receiving applications for the 2017 class of the Lebanon County Musicians Hall of Fame.

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926.

10 Quick Facts about Santa Claus

The celebrations and holidays of December come from many different countries and cultures.

The winter months are perfect for snuggling up in front of a nice, cozy fire. Just make sure your fireplace doesn’t pose a hazard to your home with these tips from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association:

Making your own soap is a fun and easy activity you can do with your grandkids.

Usually, it’s the women who comment to me that meeting mature single men is difficult. But, lately, older men have also said meeting older single women is difficult.

Usually, it’s the women who comment to me that meeting mature single men is difficult. But, lately, older men have also said meeting older single women is difficult.

“Be All You Can Be” was the Army’s recruitment slogan from 1980 to 2001. Now that they have retired the slogan, it is fitting for the “army” of those 50 years of age and older to adopt that orphan.

Do you like adventurous experiences, maybe with a dose of shock that startles your tranquility? If so, there is no need to visit an amusement park.