Search Results
41 search results for Milestones
Colo Born at the Columbus Zoo
In December 1956, the first gorilla ever born in captivity arrived three days before Christmas and was a topic of fascination from the moment of her birth.
[Article]
The Discovery of the Johnstown Mastodon
In August 1926, a farmer in Johnstown, Ohio, unearthed the skeleton of a prehistoric mastodon. It went on to have a second life at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
[Article]
Van Wert Launches its Peony Festival
In 1932, the city held the first installment of this event, which was revived in the 1950s following a 14-year hiatus and continues today.
[Article]
Judy Garland Visits Columbus
In March 1938, actress and singer Judy Garland appeared and performed in our capital city as part of a tour promoting her new film.
[Article]
Lincoln’s Funeral Train Stops in Cleveland
On April 28, 1865, mourners gathered on the city’s Public Square to pay their final respects to President Abraham Lincoln.
[Article]
The Worst Winter Storm in Ohio’s History: The Blizzard of 1978
A late-January snowstorm hit the Ohio Valley in a weather event that has been remembered ever since for its ferocity.
[Article]
Theodore Roosevelt Dedicates the McKinley Memorial
On Sept. 30, 1907, the 26th president of the United States traveled to Canton to dedicate the monument paying tribute to his predecessor.
[Article]
President Warren G. Harding’s Funeral
On Aug. 10, 1923, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison met in Marion to pay tribute to their fallen friend.
[Article]
Rutherford B. Hayes Marries Lucy Webb
On Dec. 30, 1852, the future president and first lady were wed in a simple ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother in Cincinnati.
[Article]
Aviator Glenn Curtiss Makes Historic Flight
After taking off from Euclid Beach on Aug. 31, 1910, the pilot and plane-maker landed at Cedar Point 1 hour and 17 minutes later.
[Article]
Memphis Belle Marks Milestone
The celebrated World War II flyer moves closer to being displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton.
[Article]
Live Well Ohio: Jan./Feb. 2023
Follow these pointers for giving your kids a good start at dental health. Plus, learn strategies that will help you stick with your New Year resolution this time around.
[Article]
Visit Canton on a Great Ohio Road Trip
Explore the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Troll Hole Museum, MAPS Air Museum, McKinley Library & Museum and more.
[Page]
Live Well Ohio: Nov./Dec. 2020
How to enjoy your favorite holiday foods without going overboard and strategies for coping with socially distancing this time of year.
[Article]
Live Well Ohio: May 2022
Try these strategies for getting a better night’s sleep, and learn when it’s time to get screened for hearing loss.
[Article]
The Ohio Town Where Every Airstream Camper is Made
The shiny, aluminum travel trailers are one of the world’s most recognizable ways to hit the road. Since 1952, they have been assembled by hand in Jackson Center.
[Article]
Live Well Ohio: December 2015
Health pros share how to eat smart at your family feasts this season.
[Article]
How Hawkes Crystal Keeps a Unique Glass-Cutting Tradition Alive
Aidan Scully is one of three artists in the nation who cuts glass using a time-honored method. His Tiffin showroom offers insight into his craft as well as his ties to pioneering glass artist Thomas Hawkes.
[Article]
American Dreams
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage examines how immigrants and minorities embraced baseball as a way to fit into society.
[Article]
The Cleveland Orchestra: A Century of Symphonies
As the Cleveland Orchestra celebrates its 100th season in 2017, we looked back at those who lifted it to worldwide acclaim.
[Article]