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Local history: They remember O’Neil’s, Polsky’s and more! Readers recall random moments

Akron Beacon Journal 31 Aug 2025
Akron Beacon Journal readers share their memories of local ... I remember Dogs ’N Kids, the best darn local band of its time! And going to the Bank Lounge to watch them! After that, the Tasby Brothers.
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Salz Tannery’s artisanal golden age | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History

Santa Cruz Sentinel 31 Aug 2025
This move was led by local tannery superintendent Stuart Miller, and tannery employee Joe Bellas, in an ill-fated effort to save Salz Tannery ... 14, 2018; and my own tannery history handout for walking tours in 2005.) .
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A moment in local history: Mr. Ambassador, by Alan F. Rumrill

The Keene Sentinel 30 Aug 2025
George Bridgman was born in Keene in January of 1853. His father, Charles Bridgman, operated a general store in the town for almost 50 years ... .
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The Snake Den Mounds Preservation Society is honored with the 2025 Ohio Local History Alliance ...

The Crescent News 30 Aug 2025
(ASHVILLE) – The Snake Den Mounds Preservation Society is proud to announce that its Educational Outreach has been selected for an Outstanding Achievement Award in the category of Public Programming by the Ohio Local History Alliance (OLHA) ... .
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Local History: City Hall controversy and celebration

Chatanooga Times Free Press 30 Aug 2025
As the Chattanooga mayor and City Council planned the dedication ceremony for the new City Hall, a bit of controversy arose. Council members Frank A. DeGeorgis, Thomas P ... T.F ... Henry A ... L ... Capt ... Dr ... For more on local history, visit Chattahistoricalassoc.org.
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Local History: Transportation shifts with new technology

Brattleboro Reformer 29 Aug 2025
One hundred and thirty years ago the arrival of an electric trolley system transformed much of the Brattleboro community ....
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Build your research skills and connect with local history at Hawkesbury Library Service (Hawkesbury City Council)

Public Technologies 28 Aug 2025
Top Search Strategies for Family & Local History ... Held via Zoom, this session will cover search strategies and techniques for online resources, publications and databases to help you discover more about your family and local history.
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Local history: From the Jacobites to Land War, Civil War, and a Brutish empire

The Irish Times 27 Aug 2025
Although the Jacobite war in Ireland ended in defeat, its struggle commands respect, ensuring it a secure place in the canon of both Irish and European history ... [ Local history ... [ Local history.
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This week in local history

Oelwein Daily Register 26 Aug 2025
Also on the front page was a report of the local DRAB bike ride from the previous Saturday ... The company representative estimated that 70-80 local youths were affected.
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Local history: Faded dreams found in county records

Wilmington News Journal 25 Aug 2025
While collecting information for articles, I found several items in Clinton County deed books and early newspapers about dreams — some that lasted and some that faded away ... The document is dated Sept. 2, 1852 ... Renner, who was appointed clerk ... D ... F ... H ... ....
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Genealogy Fair highlights local history

Daily Advance 24 Aug 2025
Attendees at the recent Historic Hope Genealogy Fair in Windsor didn’t realize they had the privilege of attending a Bond family reunion of sorts ... .
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Akron at 200: A big dig, a great show, a loud shriek and Tiger Woods | Local history

Akron Beacon Journal 24 Aug 2025
Top headlines of the week, Aug. 16, 2025 . Video ... Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here’s what happened the week of Aug. 24 in local history.. 1825 ... 1875 ... 28 ... 1925 ...
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Local history: I remember! Do you recall these things?

Akron Beacon Journal 24 Aug 2025
Top headlines of the week, Aug. 16, 2025 . Video. Here are some stories you may have missed on BeaconJournal.com and in the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper ... I’m not going to tell you how old I am, but you might be able to guess ... Yes, the YWCA ... Mark J ...
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