A prolific collector of eagle memorabilia realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) ...

Gettysburg offers numerous attractions beyond its famous battlefield, and having a reservation at Dobbin House gives you a ...

More than 100 years after his death, Robert Smalls — a Civil War hero, educator and South Carolina politician — will be ...

Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest coaster at Six Flags, has left a lasting impression. Its front car now finds a home ...

A caller in the 2000 block of 28th Street reported two “big mountain dogs” were at his front door. He said they were vicious ...

When we think about the visuals that represent America, we might picture the Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagles, the Great Seal ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

A historic American flag that was originally flown at half-mast to mark the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has ...

Almost 150 people gathered at the Old Sturbridge Village common on the Fourth of July to celebrate becoming U.S. citizens, ...

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 One of my favorite patriotic songs is “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Years ago, when I ...

The now common phrase dates back to a 19th century ship captain whose American flag traveled the world The American flag got ...

As the supersize chain expands toward the Mason-Dixon Line, a new region discovers what the beaver’s all about.