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Almanac for July 3, 2026

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Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2026. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: In 1863, the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge. Also on this date: In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Minsk from the Germans. In 1950, the first carrier strikes of the Korean War took place as the USS ...

Almanac for July 4, 2026

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Saturday, July 4, is the 185th day of 2026. There are 180 days left in the year. This is U.S. Independence Day. This day in History: In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Also on this date: In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York. In 1817, construction of the Erie Canal began in Rome, New York. In 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, former Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died. In 1831, the fifth ...

Remembering the bicentennial and embracing the 250 anniversary

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ESCANABA- 1976-America celebrated its bicentennial! And the whole country rejoiced! The Vietnam War was over. Gerald Ford was in the White House. Gas cost 59 cents per gallon in 1976. We had landed on the moon, and we were starting to clean up the environment after the Clean Air Act. Escanaba was booming with a population of over thirteen thousand people. Harnischfeger and Clairmont Transfer employed our fathers and grandfathers. Pelletized ore was shipped out of port Escanaba. A bicentennial minute popped up on TV between All in the Family and The Waltons and other programs with ...

Traditions That Unite Us

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As communities across America prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, it's a fitting time to reflect on what has always made this country special. Certainly, it's our history, our freedoms, and the people who have served to protect them. But it's also something a little closer to ...

Sacrifices that are remembered in cloth

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On this cherished ground, hushed silence accompanied the breeze that ever so gently stirs the hundreds of flags. Suddenly, it increases, and the flags begin waving in unison. This serves as a reminder to all of us to never forget the sacrifices our military personnel endured for the cherished ...

MDARD shares food safety tips for Independence Day

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State officials want to help America remain the land of the free ... from food poisoning. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has offered these food safety reminders to help Michiganders prepare for Fourth of July picnics and barbecues: KEEP IT CLEAN — Wash hands thoroughly before and after cooking and before eating to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria. Use soap and water, hand sanitizer or sanitizing hand wipes. — Clean and sanitize all food preparation and serving surfaces before use, including cutting boards and picnic tables. Take precautions ...