Today in History for Jan. 9: In 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1793, Frenchman Jean Pierre Blanchard, using a hot-air balloon, flew between Philadelphia ...

The department of Tumbes celebrates the 205th anniversary of its declaration of independence today, January 7, with a special program of activities highlighting its history, identity, and regional ...

For decades, archaeologists suspected that an early Spanish mission in Texas had vanished without a trace, leaving a gap in ...

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Most of us are familiar with driving over the bridges in Sturgeon Bay on the way to or from Door County. But a lot of what you see as you make that drive has been impacted ...

The "Christmas at the Canal" event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include visiting Santa, watching historic craft demonstrations, and touring the Canal Museum.

The successful completion of the Panama Canal on April 1, 1914, stands as one of the most significant moments in the development of the West Coast shipping industry, and, in particular, the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Residents and visitors gathered at Canalside to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the "Wedding of the Waters," marking the official opening of the Erie Canal and honoring its lasting ...

Schenectady and New York state are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal this month. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, a replica of the Seneca Chief, the historic packet boat that carried Gov. DeWitt ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – 200 years ago this month, the Erie Canal officially opened. In October 1825, Governor DeWitt Clinton traveled the entire canal and poured water from Lake Erie into the harbor of New ...

Hello! I'm covering Niagara County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at [email protected] MIDDLEPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents of Middleport got a special surprise on ...

The Erie Canal Artisan Festival is a first-of-its-kind three-day event that will celebrate art, culture, and history. Slated for Sept. 26 to 28, across the canalside towns of Medina, Albion and Holley ...