Herald is a male name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "Army Ruler." Historically, a herald was an officer of arms, responsible for conveying messages and proclamations, and overseeing tournaments and coats of arms. Heralds were employed by monarchs and noblemen as messengers and ambassadors, and are still active in countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and South Africa. In the UK, they are known as "Heralds of Arms in Ordinary," with additional temporary appointments made for major state occasions. Scottish clan chiefs and heads of noble houses also appoint private officers of arms. Heralds are associated with orders of chivalry and may have ceremonial duties. The name Herald carries a strong and noble historical significance and is linked to leadership, diplomacy, and the regulation of coats of arms.
The Herald News, a daily broadsheet newspaper based in Woodland Park, New Jersey, is dedicated to covering the Passaic County, New Jersey area. Formed in 1988 from the merger of two Passaic County papers, The Herald News is an edition of The Record, a publication serving Bergen County, New Jersey. Both papers are owned by Gannett Company, which acquired Herald News parent North Jersey Media Group in 2016. The origin of The Herald News can be traced back to the North Jersey Herald-News, which evolved from mergers of several papers in the Passaic-Clifton metropolitan area. The paper was founded in 1890 and was headquartered in Passaic. The Paterson Evening News, established in the same year, was a prominent daily paper in Passaic county. In 1987, MediaNews Group merged The News and North Jersey Sunday, leading to the formation of The North Jersey Herald & News. The paper changed hands multiple times before being acquired by the Borg family in 1997. In 2000, North Jersey Media Group was established as a holding company for the Herald News. The paper primarily focuses on Passaic County and its surrounding areas, including parts of Bergen, Essex, and Morris Counties. Notable staff includes Jay Horwitz, a prominent New York Mets executive. With a rich lineage and a commitment to covering local news, The Herald News continues to be an important source of information in its region.
Herald Franklin Stout (June 6, 1903 – March 23, 1987) was an influential figure in the United States Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean War. Born in Dover, Ohio, he graduated as valedictorian of Roosevelt High School before entering the United States Naval Academy in 1922. Stout's career was marked by significant achievements, including his command of the destroyer USS Claxton, for which he was awarded two Navy Crosses for outstanding service. Following his naval retirement, Stout worked as a senior Reliability Design Engineer with Convair Corporation and later as a Reliability Engineer with Astronautics, both Divisions of General Dynamics Corporation. In addition to his military accolades, he was also a Brother of the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. Rear Admiral Stout's legacy lives on through the destroyer USS Stout, named in his honor in 1992. His remarkable contributions to the United States Naval Service and his unwavering dedication to duty continue to inspire generations.
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