Although today kicks off the “official” Christmas shopping season and festivities, Saturday will highlight some area focuses. Small Business Saturday, a nationwide designation to encourage consumers to recognize the impact which occurs when they engage with the 33 million small businesses in the United States that power America’s economy, create jobs and make communities vibrant, … Read more
What’s open, what’s closed, where are observances, and what benefits are being provided for veterans and active service members all come to the forefront this weekend with Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year. Many government offices and operations are closed today, although mail delivery continued and most banks remained open. Allegany County refuse … Read more
You will have gained an hour by this time tomorrow as Eastern Standard Time sets in at 2AM Sunday, resulting in the “fall back” of clocks to 1AM. A common result of not making the overnight adjustment is arriving at church an hour early on the first Sunday in November. Under current laws, Daylight Savings … Read more
As Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays occur, the proper display and use of the United States flag comes into focus. The non-binding Flag Code — Title 36, Chapter 10 of the U.S. Code — provides guidance in regard to display and use of the flag. An illustrated version … Read more