The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello.

The Marshall Public Library is excited to announce an upcoming oral history event designed to help residents begin their journey into family history and personal storytelling. The event will take place Tuesday, July 29 at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room.#@#_WA_-_CURSOR_-_POINT_#@#

The Library will welcome Idahocemetery, a nonprofit organization based in Pocatello that specializes in assisting individuals with genealogy and preserving oral histories. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to start a family tree, record and preserve family stories, and schedule future one-on-one sessions with Idahocemetery volunteers for personalized guidance.

“It’s never too early or too late to begin exploring your roots,” said Jack Garrett, Library Specialist at Marshall Public Library. “We’re proud to partner with Idahocemetery to offer this valuable resource to the community.”

IdahoCemetery is “a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing memorial services for the improvement of communities, historical preservation, cemetery revitalization and family history research in the state of Idaho,” its website says.

The event is free and open to all ages. Whether you’re a beginner in genealogy or looking for ways to preserve cherished family memories, this event will provide the tools and support to get started.

For more information, contact Marshall Public Library at (208) 232-1263 or visit the website.

There’s a lot of summer still ahead, but the hot and humid weather brings on thoughts of crisp fall days. The Lafayette County Historical and Genealogy Society is contacting participants for the three day Darlington Event — “Night (and Day) at the Museum, 2025,” Sept. 19-21.

As in the past there will be historical re-enactors from the Fur Trade Era, and the Civil War Era, displays of ancient artifacts, hands- on activities, and specific historically significant figures from Lafayette County’s past. Everyone that has participated in the past is encouraged to contact the Museum at 608-776-8340, or Barb at 608-482-2483 to make sure they are on the contacts list for coordinating efforts for this year’s event.  

The Society has arranged for live music on Saturday with The First Brigade Band in the afternoon, and The Blackbridge Boys in the evening. There will be food vendors including the Darlington Optimists, The Lions Club, and Lucky Cow Coffee and Gelato, and there is room for more.  

It is challenging to communicate with county schools being close to the start of a new school year, but LCHGS will reach out to all the schools with the opportunity to have some hands-on local history education on Friday, Sept. 19.  The event can enhance Wisconsin history education and inspire students. LCHGS can pay school transportation expense thanks to a grant from Wiegel Strong Foundation.

This is a free event. Free to attend and free to participate. Crafters, food vendors, and charitable organizations looking to publicize their efforts or raise funds for their causes, are all welcome with no fee. Contact the Museum or Barb to make sure your space is reserved.

Although it is “free,” there are expenses to make this happen. LCHGS is grateful to the Darlington Community Fund, Woodford State Bank, and Apple River State Bank for financial assistance. Any other area businesses or people that would like to contribute are encouraged to send donations to the Museum at 525 Main Street, Darlington.

For additional information call 776-8340 or 482-2483.

The Milton Historical Society announced the opening of a new research center with an educational family tree workshop on July 12 at the historic society on Union Street. The new resource space is devoted to helping researchers looking for historical information or working on family history research. The research center includes library books (some rare, some local and some specific to Milton history), online family tree databases, printers, laptops and trained volunteers to lead researchers through their history questions.

To mark the opening of the research center, the historical society hosted a family tree workshop on July 12 led by CJ Gail, a summer intern and history student from Trinity College in Ireland. Gail is studying in the U.S. this summer to gain a new perspective on history research from a different cultural view.

The family tree workshop introduced participants to the basics of genealogy research including how to get started, what resources and websites to use and how to stay organized. The workshop also introduced a new monthly workshop series on different historical research topics. One of the upcoming workshops will be on historic home research.

The research center is open to the public by appointment only. Fees for research are by donation and determined by the level of research. The space is intended for a pure educational use and is not affiliated with any regulations or restrictions. The new research center will help individuals research their personal or local history with confidence.

The Milton Historical Society is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. For research appointments or to register for an upcoming workshop, please call 302-684-1010 or email visit@historicmilton.org. For more information, visit miltonhistoricalsociety.org.

Locals are invited to step back in history during Family Pioneer Day at the Sherburne History Center this month.

With historic clothes available to take photos in, along with the chance to churn butter, spin wool, dip candles, play historic games and try out other activities from our pioneering past, this free family event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

Families can complete all of the history adventure stations to win a prize. These activities will include candle-dipping, butter-churning, a photo booth with historic clothing, wool-spinning, laundry and ironing, along with historic games, crafts and snacks.

The Sherburne History Center is located at 10775 27th Ave. SE in Becker.

For more information and to register, visit https://shorturl.at/aeekR.

Celebrate like never before at German Fest Milwaukee, returning to Henry Maier Festival Park July 25–27 for a weekend of KARNEVAL, authentic GERMAN and AUSTRIAN music, hearty German fare, and beloved family traditions.

Since 1981, German Fest has brought Milwaukee's German-American heritage to life against the backdrop of Lake Michigan. This year marks the 43rd annual celebration, continuing a legacy sparked when Mayor Henry Maier challenged the German societies in 1980 to start a festival—and they delivered!

What to Expect at German Fest 2025:

Dates & Hours
• Friday, July 25: 3?PM–Midnight
• Saturday, July 26: Noon–Midnight
• Sunday, July 27: Noon–7?PM (German Fest)

Food + Drink
Indulge in SPANFERKEL, chicken, bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, sauerkraut—and enjoy German-style beers, Wein, and Weinkuehlers are back!

Traditional & Contemporary Music
From Polka to folk-pop, enjoy performances by bands from Germany and Austria, including voXXclub and Juhe aus Tirol, performing on the Miller Stage!

Culture + Heritage
Explore the Cultural Village: German Language Center, genealogy tent, clubs pavilion, and live craft demonstrations. Don't miss the Glockenspiel, Trachtenschau, MARDI GRAS SHOW, storytelling, and the beloved Dachshund Derby on Sunday.

Family Fun
STIHL Timbersports is back again! More info and schedule on germanfest.com Enjoy Pretzel Park's crafts, a vibrant Karneval parade and costume contest, and interactive zones for kids.

Admission & Specials
• Free Admission for Active Military Personnel All Day, Any Day – In support of the United States' service personnel, German Fest is pleased to offer free admission to all branches of the Military and a companion with an active Military ID. Active Military status includes all Armed Forces, National Guard Reserves, Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian and Military.
• Free Admission for all Veterans – and a companion ALL weekend with proper I.D., at all gates.

Proudly Supporting Hunger Task Force! 
We are honored to continue our partnership with Hunger Task Force and give back to the community. This year, we're offering FREE admission to anyone who donates three (3) cans of healthy fruits or vegetables or makes a cash donation. 

Join us in making a difference—your generosity helps provide nutritious food to those in need! 
WHEN: Sunday, July 27, 2025 
TIME: Noon – 3pm - SOUTHGATE ONLY

Why It Matters
German Fest is more than an event—it's a celebration of Gemütlichkeit, reconnecting generations with Milwaukee's German roots. As North America's largest German heritage festival, it welcomes thousands of visitors annually, showcasing centuries-old traditions through food, music, craftsmanship, and community spirit.

How to Join the Festivities
• Purchase tickets and review the entertainment schedule at germanfest.com.
• Follow updates and sneak peeks on Facebook (@milwgermanfest) and Instagram.
• Stay tuned for special promotions, including student and military discounts.

About German Fest Milwaukee, Inc.
Founded in 1981 at the behest of Mayor Henry Maier and initially composed of 18 German-American societies, German Fest Milwaukee has grown into a major cultural fixture featuring 38 member clubs and thousands of volunteers. The festival remains committed to preserving German language, culture, and heritage through education, scholarships, and community outreach.

German Fest Milwaukee, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the vibrant traditions, culture, and heritage of Germany and German-speaking regions. Since 1981, we have proudly hosted German Fest, one of the largest German festivals in North America, on Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront each July.

Our mission goes beyond a single weekend of celebration. We foster cultural understanding, support local German-American societies, and engage the community through music, food, dance, education, and authentic experiences that honor centuries-old traditions while embracing the future.

German Fest Milwaukee, Inc. is led by a dedicated team of volunteers, partnering with local and international performers, artists, and cultural leaders to ensure every event offers a true taste of Gemütlichkeit. Whether you have German heritage or simply want to explore the rich customs of German-speaking cultures, you're welcome to join us as we keep these traditions alive in the heart of Milwaukee.

Researchers at Vitalité Health Network imagine a health-care system where patients are screened early for a disorder or disease they inherited from their parents, and mothers know exactly what health problems they could pass down to their children before ever getting pregnant.

But first, medical teams need to know which genetic variants are common in specific regions of New Brunswick. Luckily, we are built of microscopic indicators that researchers in Moncton are studying so they can figure that out.

"We have thousands of genes," Jean Mamelona, who runs the provincial program of medical genetics, said. "We are going, specifically, to analyze the genes to see if there is a defect or … a default on the gene."

Mamelona and his research team at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital are touring the province to map people's genes to build the first database of its kind for each of the seven health zones in the province.

You can read the details at: https://tinyurl.com/cprf3r3v

The following is a press release written by the (U.S.) National Archives and Records Administration;

Applications Due for NARA’s Voluntary Internship Program Students and recent graduates, have you applied for the National Archives' Voluntary Internship Program yet? Explore opportunities and submit your applications for the fall 2025 semester by tomorrow, Friday, July 18, 2025. Opportunities are available at facilities across the country. Picture This! Stop by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock, AR, tomorrow, Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. CT, for "Picture This!" our next "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" event. In celebration of our new exhibition, "Portraits from a Presidency," we will showcase gifts presented to the Clinton Family during his administration.    The "Ask an Archivist and Converse with a Curator" program takes place on the third Friday of every month at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. While admission to the library is required, the program itself is free of charge. Desegregation at Little Rock Central High School In 1954, in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were "inherently unequal". The next year in Brown II, the high court found that segregation in public schools must end "with all deliberate speed."  In response to these rulings, in 1957, the Little Rock school board unanimously voted in favor of a plan to integrate the Little Rock schools beginning with the high school. However, the Arkansas governor had other plans and sent the National Guard to prevent entry of the African-American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, into Little Rock Central High School.  Desegregation at Little Rock Central High School, an online exhibit from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, tells the full story of this crucial moment in the struggle for civil rights in America. Check it out today! Executive Order 10730, which was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 23, 1957, addressed the Little Rock Crisis. NAID: 17366749

The following announcement was written by the Irish Genealogical Research Society:

The Society is launching a new database created from a card index compiled several decades ago by the now late Patrick Smythe-Wood. It notes biographical information from Irish, and a small number of Canadian, newspapers. 

Although the range of newspapers covers all of Ireland, the data tends to mainly represent the nine northern counties which form the province of Ulster: Antrim, Armagh, Cavan, Derry/Londonderry, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Monaghan, and Tyrone,

There are approximately 11,600 index records, referencing about 20,000 individuals. The earliest dates from 1772 and the latest 1900, though the majority fall into the period 1800 to 1860.  Patrick’s interest in the history of members of the Royal Irish Constabulary, military personnel, and other uniformed services (customs and excise officers for instance), is widely represented in this database.

Ian Alastair Patrick Smythe-Wood (1914-1997). was a distinguished genealogist who was elected a Fellow of the IGRS in 1993, just four years before his death. His father's family came from Bushmills in Co. Antrim. Patrick was known for his extensive work on parochial records, monumental inscriptions, Canadian families of Irish descent, Irish links with the Isle of Man, and Irish and Canadian newspapers. He went on to donate the results of most of his work to the Society and this latest launch by the IGRS represents the fruit of some of his work.

Non-members can access this database for free to check for the prevalence of particular fist name and surname combinations by clicking HERE. Logged-in members can access the full database through the UNIQUE RESOURCES page.

A typical entry in the database might note as much as an individual's name, address, spouse, parent(s), date/year of birth, death or marriage, religious denomination, and names of other family members and relations. 

Link to online news item: https://www.irishancestors.ie/smythe-wood-newspaper-database  

 

Family history website Ancestry has said it will add a major new collection of nearly 5.8 million records from Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire.

The website has published 2,731,356 1538-1812 baptism, marriage and burial records; 1,091,738 1754-1940 banns and marriage records; and 413,911 1813-1996 burial records. A set of 1,544,406 1813-1924 baptism records will be added in the near future. The records are taken from Cambridgeshire Libraries and Archives and also cover the historical county of Huntingdonshire.

Before the introduction of civil registration of births, marriages and deaths, religious baptism, marriage and burial records are the main way to trace key events in our ancestors’ lives. The new collection marks a major step forward for tracing Cambridgeshire ancestry online. The records include the baptism record of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of Britain from 1653 to 1658. The record shows that he was born on 25 April 1599 and baptised four days later at the church of St John’s, Huntingdon. His parents were Robert and Elizabeth Cromwell.

 His Majesty's Government has commissioned the Office for National Statistics to conduct a mandatory, questionnaire-based, whole-population census of England and Wales in 2031. 

This follows the UK Statistics Authority's recommendation to Government last month for a census as part of system of population and migration statistics which combines the power of data collection and builds on the use of administrative data.  a Census Taskforce which has started scoping plans for 2031. The Taskforce will focus on delivering a census that builds on the successes of Census 2021, working with devolved governments to support coherent UK outputs and maximising the benefits from our work with administrative data to date.    

A public consultation will be launched later this autumn. This consultation will gather views on topics that users need from a system of population statistics and inform the development of the census questionnaire. 

For any questions please contact outreach.engagement.comms@ons.gov.uk 

To read the announcement go to:

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKONS/bulletins/3e967fc

HM Government commissions census in 2031