Take a closer look at this 150-year-old piece of local history. It is a supplement from The Omaha Excelsior, an illustrated monthly newspaper described as “an amateur paper devoted to the interests of girls and boys.” It was published by Clement Chase, the son of Champion Chase, Nebraska’s first attorney-general and a mayor of Omaha. This Happy New Year carrier’s address and other issues are preserved right here in OPL’s archives. Happy New Year from OPL! #LocalHistory #Omaha #OmahaLibrary | Oma

15K views · 612 reactions | Ranbir Library Jammu has huge collection of books and pictures in which the history of Jammu and also Jammu and Kashmir has been recorded. The library also has rich collection of books of wide range. | Daily Excelsior | Facebook

Applications are still being accepted for the NYS Excelsior Scholarship which helps eligible students attend SUNY/CUNY colleges tuition free. Deadline to apply is July 23rd. Many seniors at Niagara Catholic HS are using the scholarship. | 7 News WKBW

The Excelsior Scholarship application is now open for students who are attending a SUNY community college in the fall. | SUNY - The State University of New York | Facebook