source: Evelyn Weiland & Margaret Beach, Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, 25 October 2001 We’re proud of it, though it hasn’t grown much over the years. People who built this village were proud of it, so they kept their homes looking nice and well kept -- that has gone the way of some unkempt places. The population never … Continue reading New Winchester Ohio, Small Village Filled With Huge Hearts
New Washington Ohio’s Booze Tree Incident
History of the New Washington Ohio's Booze Tree famous during the 1920s Prohibition. Article from the New Washington Hearld written by Joe Blum.
Call for Submissions: 2023 Local History Publication Awards
The Center for Archival Collections is accepting submissions for the Local History Publication Awards. Works published between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 will be accepted. There are two categories for the awards: the Article category recognizes articles, essays, and long-form blog posts in both print and electronic formats, while the Book category recognizes … Continue reading Call for Submissions: 2023 Local History Publication Awards
Cemetery, Few Homes in Middletown Area of Crawford County Ohio
source: Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, November 2001 Henry Hershner had a dream -- to make his community a rival to nearby Leesville and Galion economically. It didn’t work out. Today, Middletown isn’t even a town. It is a dot on the map with a cemetery and a few nearby homes. But in Hershner’s day, it had promise. … Continue reading Cemetery, Few Homes in Middletown Area of Crawford County Ohio
Minks, Gas Kept Mechanicsburg Ohio on the Map
source: Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum The town was truly a crossroads and ultimately surrendered its importance to its bigger neighbor just a half-mile to the south. Listed on the Crawford County Engineer’s map is the tiny community at Ohio 98 and 39 where only a few houses and a Marathon gas station/convenience store exist now. Barry and … Continue reading Minks, Gas Kept Mechanicsburg Ohio on the Map
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