The National Day of Prayer ceremonies for Elk County will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Pavilion on Sout Michael Road, St. Marys.

It’s May 7th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1968, Reginald Dwight changed his name to the more chart-friendly Elton John. In 1998, California’s Santa Monica Museum of Art reopened with Beck performing a performance art piece called “New Age Evisceration 1.” In 1998, Journey singer Steve Perry left the band a second time after the group decided to tour without him because he was suffering from back trouble. In 1966, The Mamas and the Papas s

Need to relax? Just take off your shoes and socks. Strolling barefoot in the grass dramatically improves your mood. University of California scientists say touching the soles of your feet to the ground a few minutes a day cuts stress and eases anxiety. Source: Woman’s World magazine,

It’s May 6th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1997, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in Cleveland for the first time. Among those inducted were Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Jackson 5, the Bee Gees, Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell, the Young Rascals and Parliament-Funkadelic. In 2001, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and his wife, Skylar, welcomed Layne, their second son. In 1965, in a Clearwater, Florida hotel room, Mi

May 5th is a notable date in rock history for several key events across different decades: 1963 – George Harrison recommended Dick Rowe, head of A&R at Decca Records, to see The Rolling Stones perform in London. Rowe was so impressed that he signed them to Decca days later, launching their career iHeart. 1968 – Buffalo Springfield disbanded, marking the end of one of the early 1970s’ most influential bands iHeart. 1969 – Creedence Clearwater Revival released their hit “Bad Mo

Which activities do we like to do the most? Going to a concert tops our enjoyable list, followed by going to a professional sports game, playing with a child, going to a restaurant or a bar, and sleeping. Which activities do we like the least? Doing homework is number one, followed by looking for a job, household chores like laundry, and commuting. Source: Center for Time Use Research

May 4th holds a special place in rock history due to several significant events. In 1959, the first-ever Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, hosted by Mort Sahl, where Henry Mancini's "The Music from Peter Gunn" won Album of the Year. In 2012, Adam Yauch, a founding member of the Beastie Boys, passed away from cancer at the age of 49. Additionally, in 1973, Led Zeppelin kicked off their North American tour, which became the biggest and most profitable rock and roll tour

Your bad diet habits could make you a danger on the road. Drivers whose diets are loaded with sugar, processed meats, and junk food are more likely to be involved in a car accident, according to new research. Source: European College of Neuropsychopharmacology