MCKAY — Robert Wilson, of McKay, was a conductor along the Underground Railroad. Wilson was a farmer who built a two-room log cabin south of McKay in 1831. He was […]
Kenny Libben, Curator Cleo Redd Fisher Museum
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Clear Fork Gorge was formed by the melting Wisconsin Glacier
LOUDONVILLE — The Clear Fork Gorge in Mohican State Forest was formed around 12,000 years ago by the forces of the melting Wisconsin Glacier at its southern boundary. The gorge […]
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Hayesville baby had 1 head, 2 bodies, 2 stomachs, 3 legs, 4 kidneys
HAYESVILLE — On June 10, 1906, George Francis Eihinger was born outside of Hayesville to Daisy and Lester Eihinger (also listed as Ethinger). George was unique, though, born with one […]
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Millersburg war hero was buried at home — 55 years after he was shot down over Europe
MILLERSBURG — Holmes County native Frank D. Gallion left home in 1941 to join the war in Europe, but didn’t return home until 1996 — 55 years later. Gallion didn’t […]
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Mohican pioneer had 2 memorable encounters with black bears
LOUDONVILLE — Though today the Mohican area is mostly safe from dangerous animals, the hills and forests were once home to large numbers of bobcats, cougars, wolves, and even bears. […]
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America’s first military aviator called Mansfield home
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s Lahm Airport is named for an unlikely aviator with a rather surprising rise to fame. Frank P. Lahm was born in Mansfield in 1877, but following the […]
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Bromfield’s purchase boosted Weidner Motors
LOUDONVILLE — Weidner Motor Sales in Loudonville caused quite a stir in 1949 when the company added a well-known celebrity to its customer list. Pete Weidner, owner, was a friend […]
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Hemlock Falls was named by Union Army leader Brinkerhoff
BUTLER — The Mohican area is well known for Lyons Falls, but the area is also home to the lesser-known Hemlock Falls located between Perrysville and Butler. Hemlock Falls was […]
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Seven passenger railroads each day stopped in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — On Feb. 22, 1853 the first train passed through Loudonville. It ran along the newly built Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad. The depot was built on North Water Street […]
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Ohio Theatre was the site of police chief’s death in 1930
LOUDONVILLE — In 1930, the Loudonville Opera House and Municipal Building (now The Ohio Theatre) was the site of the death of a well-known and high ranking official. On Friday, […]