Tag Archives: #Ohio

Travel Thursdays: Traveling for a Game? These Are the 7 Largest Stadiums in America

Many sports fans travel across state lines for the chance to root for their favorite teams in a different city. If you’re a fan of football, you’ll often find yourself in stadiums that hold upwards of 100,000 spectators. These feats of architecture and engineering can be just as much a highlight as the game itself. Curious about which stadiumsContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Traveling for a Game? These Are the 7 Largest Stadiums in America”

True Crime Sundays: Ohio Kidnap Victims Rescued After Years in Captivity

On May 6, 2013, three women are rescued from a Cleveland, Ohio, house where they had been imprisoned for many years by their abductor, 52-year-old Ariel Castro, an unemployed bus driver. The women—Michelle Knight, Amada Berry and Gina DeJesus—went missing separately between 2002 and 2004, when they were 21, 16 and 14 years old, respectively. AlsoContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Ohio Kidnap Victims Rescued After Years in Captivity”

Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM

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”

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”

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”

Travel Thursday: Hike To An Abandoned Village And King’s Hollow Tunnel In Ohio.

by April Dray Hiking in Ohio can lead to some interesting pieces of the past. By now, you’ve likely heard of (and explored) the abandoned Moonville Tunnel. But did you know there’s also another abandoned railroad tunnel and ghost town remnants hiding in Athens County just a few miles away? Most people don’t, however, it’s justContinue reading “Travel Thursday: Hike To An Abandoned Village And King’s Hollow Tunnel In Ohio.”

True Crime Sundays: Woman charged for allegedly cutting boyfriend with butcher knife over Facebook argument

A 25-year-old man told officers that his girlfriend, Jasmine Cunningham, 24, had stabbed him.(WTVG).

Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Newport, Rhode Island, New England, USA

Stay from $606 per room, per night (room only).

The Chanler is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and is the only hotel located on the famous Cliff Walk. Each of the elegant rooms is designed around a historical period or decorative theme. One of the most historic properties in New England, it is surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooks the sparkling waters of the Atlantic.

Travel Thursdays: 12 Exciting Ohio Day Trips, One For Each Month Of The Year

by April Dray When it comes to the Buckeye State, there’s much to see and do. The best day trips in Ohio are diverse, as the state is so vast, so it can be hard to pick the perfect trip to take. If you can relate to this, you might want to consider visiting aContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 12 Exciting Ohio Day Trips, One For Each Month Of The Year”