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MAY 2024 - Let's Learn More About the Origins of Mother's Day
MAY 2024 - Let's Learn More About the Origins of Mother's Day

The History of Mother’s Day

Anna Maria Jarvis (May 1, 1864 – November 24, 1948) was the founder of Mother's Day in the United States. Her mother had frequently expressed a desire to establish such a holiday, and after her mother's death, Jarvis led the movement for the commemoration.

A Gun Battle in Bowling Green, Ohio
A Gun Battle in Bowling Green, Ohio

Did you KNOW about the SHOOTOUT in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio in 1931 between Police Chief Carl Galliher and thugs “Billy the Baby-Faced Killer” and “Pretty Boy Floyd” ? Well, I have the FULL story HERE for you! CHECK IT OUT NOW!

PODCAST -- The Murder Record -- Brawling At The Brewery -1-2024
PODCAST -- The Murder Record -- Brawling At The Brewery -1-2024

Brawling At The Brewery

Tonight we investigate THE HADDOCK ASSASSINATION that took place on August 3rd, 1886 about 10:00 PM in Sioux City, Iowa.

This story has nine (9) criminals surrounding the MURDER of Rev. George C. Haddock. The killing of Rev. Haddock was one of the sensational mysteries of the YEAR in 1886, and baffled authorities in Iowa... and the details that unfold from these criminals is nothing short of astonishing.

Join me on this fantastical journey of whodunits as each part of the story begins to unravel to learn WHO took the life of Rev. Haddock, the prohibition crusader.

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Lake Township History - 2024 - The FURRY Family
Lake Township History - 2024 - The FURRY Family

Lake Township, Wood County, Ohio - The Furry Family

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Happy New Year! Let's Get Back to Our ROOTS!

New Year - Let’s RESET!

Who doesn’t LOVE those resolutions? …. said noone ever! Let’s dig into some great HISTORY, TIDBITS, and some HELPFUL HINTS as we dive into JANUARY’s COLD.

WINTER IS COMING!!!

PODCAST -- CRIME TRAVEL in TOLEDO, OHIO -- ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, Ohio (Ep 22)
PODCAST -- CRIME TRAVEL in TOLEDO, OHIO -- ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, Ohio (Ep 22)

ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, Ohio

We find ourselves in Sylvania, Ohio in 1857 where we are introduced to Mr. Return J. M. Ward who is assumed to have killed his wife and burned her body in a truly horrific manner.  I take us through the gruesome crime, confession, and trial with one of Toledo, Ohio's most horrible crimes.

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