Author: Janet Miller

The summer solstice this year comes June 20. On that day, the sun reaches its northernmost point from the equator in our hemisphere. Since the earth’s orbit around the sun determines the summer solstice, it varies slightly from...

June 14 is Flag Day. The design of our national flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, and the United States flag became known affectionately as “Old Glory.” The number of stars has increased with...

A jaunt out to Eagle Field for any event is always a step back into history. A time machine would offer no advantage to locals who can just hop into their vehicles. A few minutes’ drive down West Althea Avenue leads to a right...

Eggs, even with shells on, are flying off grocery store shelves this week. Plastic candy-filled eggs are popular, but hopefully will never replace old-fashioned boiled and colored eggs for Easter. Knowing how long to cook boiled...