by Although this site might not boast centuries of architectural significance, it carries its own unique narrative. Once a busy McDonald’s that shuttered its doors in 2004, which coincidentally marked the 25th anniversary of the iconic Happy Meal, the story with this structure lies in an event that happened 10 years prior to its closure.Continue reading “Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM”
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Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho
by Parker A tragic incident unfolded in the Ridley’s parking lot in Kuna when an individual lost their life to a drug overdose. Police officers were on the scene in response to the distressing incident, and it wasn’t long before this became a topic of discussion throughout the community. The news was posted on aContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho”
What is the Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead This lively Mexican celebration helps families honor their ancestors. Skeletons are scary, right? Not if you’re celebrating Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. REMEMBERING RELATIVES Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to Mexico startingContinue reading “What is the Day of the Dead?”
Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America.
By Megan Shute Tragedy strikes. Industry crumbles. People move on. And so the remains of everything from shopping malls and hotels to institutions and industrial facilities are abandoned across the United States of America. Highlighting the beautifully eerie work of Johnny Joo, a Cleveland-based photographer specializing in photographing architectural remains, OnlyInYourState’s Vacant features 13 fascinating man-made structures that wereContinue reading “Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America.”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Clevelanders Will Never Forget This Shocking Tragedy That Happened Over A Quarter-Century Ago
by Nikki Rhoades Way back in 1990, a grisly discovery shook the nation. There were murders, the media reported, in a barn in rural Ohio. This quaint community had been peaceful, residents reported. It was an enchanting place to live. What was it that changed? The short answer: a cult took advantage of the area’sContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Clevelanders Will Never Forget This Shocking Tragedy That Happened Over A Quarter-Century Ago”
Travel Thursdays: One Of The Most Unique Towns In America, Benezette Is Perfect For A Day Trip In Pennsylvania
by Beth Price-Williams Drive cautiously as you make your way through the enchanting town of Benezette, the perfect destination for a day trip in Pennsylvania. After all, you never know when an elk is casually going to wander in your path. The elk on the side of the road is just one hint that you’re inContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: One Of The Most Unique Towns In America, Benezette Is Perfect For A Day Trip In Pennsylvania”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Post-Civil War-Era Ghosts Are Said To Still Haunt The Site Of Ashtabula’s Tragic Railroad Disaster
by Nikki Rhoades The era following the Civil War was one of dramatic change here in 1800s Cleveland. The entire nation, in fact, was changing. It was the Reconstruction Era, and civil rights were at the forefront of American politics. Northeast Ohio enjoyed a much less tumultuous decade or so than the formerly Confederate communities,Continue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Post-Civil War-Era Ghosts Are Said To Still Haunt The Site Of Ashtabula’s Tragic Railroad Disaster”
Jimmy Carter Wins Nobel Peace Prize
On October 11, 2002, former President Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize “for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter, a peanut farmer from Georgia, served one term as U.S. president between 1977 and 1981. One of hisContinue reading “Jimmy Carter Wins Nobel Peace Prize”
History Lesson Tuesday: 1845 US Naval Academy Opens
The United States Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. Known as the Naval School until 1850, the curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French. The Naval School officially became the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850, and a new curriculum went intoContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesday: 1845 US Naval Academy Opens”
True Crime Sundays: Man who served 25 years for murder exonerated by DNA
On October 4, 2011, Michael Morton, who spent 25 years in prison for his wife’s murder, is released after DNA evidence implicates another man in the crime. The prosecutor in the case later was accused of withholding evidence indicating that Morton was innocent. On the afternoon of August 13, 1986, a neighbor found 31-year-old ChristineContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Man who served 25 years for murder exonerated by DNA”
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