Crime and Punishment: The Electric Chair in Ohio
The death penalty has been a part of Ohio’s justice system since early in the state’s history. From 1803 to 1885, public …
Home Cooking
When November comes, many of us here in the United States begin to think of the food-filled holiday that is Thanksgiving. We’re …
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Ohio!
Fall has arrived with a chill in the air and the smell of fire pits, beautiful changing leaves, and of course pumpkins! …
How Do You Like Them Apples?
Here in Ohio, apples are a quintessential part of autumn. Ohio apples come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors; some are …
A Holiday for Working America
Have you been looking forward to the three-day weekend that accompanies the celebration of Labor Day? Have you ever wondered what led …
Ohio Baseball Greats in Ohio Memory
On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth became the first major-league player to hit 500 home runs. The history-making swing took place in …
Ohio’s Comedian: Paul Lynde
There are some famous names from Ohio that many recognize, such as Clark Gable and Dean Martin, but there is another actor …
Fun in the Sun: Ohio’s Coney Island
When thinking about the best amusement parks in the country, Cedar Point, in Sandusky, and Kings Island in Mason, usually rank somewhere …
Look, Up in the Sky! Superman’s Cleveland Roots
Superman is arguably the most popular comic book character in history. He has appeared in multiple television series and blockbuster movies and …
Rock Out!: Fossil-Hunting in Ohio
When my daughter was young, she and I would grab a plastic bag and head to the creek behind our house, where …
