In 1984, then-President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month, along with the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day.

Peruvian and Colombian independence, the Mexican state of Oaxaca and kites will be the focus of a range of festivals and events on Saturday.

That’s exactly what Defiance, Ohio is – the weekend getaway you didn’t know you needed. Nestled at the confluence of the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers in Northwest Ohio, Defiance is the kind of place ...

Localities around the area celebrated the birth of American Independence with special events featuring fireworks shows.

As we move into the heart of summer, July brings both reflection and celebration here in Justin. One of the things I always ...

Here's what to know about the specialty cruise ahead of America's semiquincentennial.

David Willard of the Sons of the American Revolution, James Madison Chapter in Jackson, showed (from left) Marjorie Thorn and ...

Trust fund invests more than $193,000 for admission-free, public musical performances celebrating Juneteenth National ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or fewer and are subject to editing for grammar and clarity. Publication is at ...

The Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, offering ...

As the last fireworks went silent on Independence Day 2025, the countdown began for a truly monumental anniversary: Next year ...