Men, Love, Valentine’s Day, and other Oxymorons
What ‘horrendous’ ancient holiday was replaced with Valentine’s Day?
History
Lost in the Night Wilderness and a Questionable Revival in 1840
she was determined to escape that dismal place…
The Civil War Battle of Kessler’s Cross Lanes – Part I
Three months of service turned into a three year enlistment for many of the farm boys of Ravenna who stepped up to answer the call of President Lincoln.
Interesting Highlights of the History of Franklin County Part II
Do you know what happened at this section of the Cuyahoga River in 1780?
Interesting Highlights of the History of Franklin County Part I
The first mill…the first lawsuit, which happened to be over some geese… Read more from Christian Cackler, Recollections of an Old Settler.
The Storm
Were you around for the Storm of ’78? This storm shut down the turnpike, stranded people in their homes and cars, and even took 51 lives? How do you think a storm like that would effect us today with the use of modern weather tracking, cell phones, and social media?
Where You From?
Originally it was known as Strongsburg, then it was changed to Sharon before the name Windham actually stuck.
Recollections #4 – First Execution in the County
Aunshst (or Unks) acknowledged his guilt of the crime a few minutes before he swung off.
Recollections #3 – More Animals and Hunting Excursions
Have you been following this series written by a Portage County resident in 1894?
Man vs. Bear!
Find out who comes out alive … http://portagenews.net/?p=390