Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War soldiers. For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a ...

Children lost to violence and those still suffering violence were remembered Friday with the ringing of a bell and the raising of a special flag during the 2025 Children’s Memorial Flag Day.

For the past 20 years, on the last Friday in April, awareness is brought to the attention of the community about preventing ...

A gathering in Parkersburg wanted to bring awareness to child abuse and prevention measures during Children’s Memorial Flag ...

The message they hope to get across is that everyone can make an impact on children and help stop these tragic deaths.

For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It's a permanent federal holiday that commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is often considered the unofficial ...