The Mysterious Wreck of the 20th Century Limited
Cause of deadly 1905 derailment was never solved.
Many northeast Ohioans have heard about the great Ashtabula train wreck which occurred in 1876. A train on the Lake Shore and Michigan […]
Made in Mentor: How Mentor Assists Its Manufacturers
The city of Mentor is a manufacturing leader in the state of Ohio with a strong concentration of research and development, engineering, and metalworking firms. Over 300 […]
Migration Magnificence
In Northeast Ohio, fall is a great time to go birding. The Fall Migration, when birds start their long journey south, typically begins in late-July, but the best time to see migrating songbirds, like Vireos, Thrushes and Warblers begins in […]
Eleanor B. Garfield: Mentor’s Second First Lady
By Deanna Adams
President James A. Garfield and his wife, Lucretia, are among the most famous names in Mentor. However, there is another Garfield who is also a highly regarded figure in our history. She shares the same last name – not […]
Ask the Fire Chief
By Deanna Adams
The police and fire departments are vital to the health and well-being of any city. The job of the police is to protect citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic. They respond […]
Re-purpose your Christmas Tree for Wildlife
PHOTO: Chickadee visiting a home-made birdseed ornament.
If you’re interested in trying something new this year, or just too drained to drive your tree to a recycling location, consider repurposing your Christmas tree for wildlife.
Many species of birds and small mammals find refuge […]