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Tracing Our Roots: Who were the Indians that claimed Ashtabula County as home?

October 12, 2026

Tracing our Roots: Twenty-year ownership dispute delays the organization of Hartsgrove

October 5, 2026

Tracing our Roots: Joel Thorp family settles in Dorset in 1799

September 28, 2026

Tracing Our Roots: Cherry Valley Township First Divided into Three SectionsTracing Our Roots: Cherry Valley Township First Divided into Three Sections

September 21, 2026

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submitted photos The Footville School was built in 1842 and still stands today with an addition to the back of the building.

Tracing Our Roots: New Yorkers, Holly and Hannah Tanner, become first settlers of Trumbull Township in 1799

September 8, 2026

Note: All pictures were included in my schoolhouse history book, “Where Have All the Schoolhouses Gone?” and donated by Vera...

RIGHT: The Griggs Corners School of 1890 included Lida Westcott Smith and the boy in jacket, Glenn Smith, both relatives of Ruth Smith Tanner, who furnished the picture years ago.

Tracing our Roots: British deserter becomes first permanent settler of Sheffield Township

August 31, 2026

I wonder how many residents of the township of Sheffield know that their first permanent settler was a English Army...

Wade and Richmond Stone had the first post office and later added a drug store circa 1875.

Tracing Our Roots: Orwell’s first settler, A.R. Paine, came from New York

August 24, 2026

Although the land that was to become Orwell was surveyed and purchased, it was years before it was permanently settled...

SUBMITTED PHOTOs Celebrating a night of dancing and fun are members of the 2026 Dancing Under the Stars cast.

Good News Happens: A magical night of dancing and giving

August 19, 2026

By Christine Price Columnist Amidst all the stress, anxiety, craziness and bad news, my goal is to spotlight and share...

Submitted photos Early settler John Brooks built a home on Munson Hill Road.

Tracing our Roots: First Settlers of Saybrook Township

August 17, 2026

Before Saybrook was so named, it was also called Mathertown and Wrightsburg, named after the men who died before they...

Good News Happens: A knock at the door

August 12, 2026

By Christine Price Columnist Amidst all the stress, anxiety, craziness and bad news, my goal is to spotlight and share...

Although they did not come during the pioneer era of 1800-1850, the Nelson family were early settlers, leaving many descendants in Denmark Township.

Tracing our Roots: Denmark Township

August 10, 2026

The first inhabitants of what would become Denmark Township were the Seneca Indians. In 1798, the hunting grounds were plentiful...

SUBMITTED PHOTO Celebrating a proud moment for United Way of Lake County are, from left, Andy Phelps, immediate past board chair; Dione DeMitro, president and CEO; Michelle Graf, board member; and Jen Smyser, volunteer manager. United Way and DeMitro were recognized by the 2026 Smart Women Awards for Northeast Ohio for their leadership and commitment to strengthening the community.

Good News Happens: When making a difference gets noticed

August 5, 2026

By Christine Price Columnist Amidst all the stress, anxiety, craziness and bad news, my goal is to spotlight and share...

Rays Corners Methodist Church was once a tavern. Top row, second from left, is Lucius Waters. First row, first on right, is Preadis Waters.

Tracing Our Roots…Part Two of First Settlers in Lenox Township

August 3, 2026

When the Ashtabula County Courthouse in Jefferson burned in 1850, many documents and early township accounts were lost. The Ashtabula...

SUBMITTED PHOTO Kathy Toderick, 100+ Women Who Care Lake County chapter president, presents a check in the amount of $8,100 to Deepwood Foundation in support of Hero Day 2026. The event will help build positive relationships between first responders and individuals with developmental disabilities. By getting to know one another in a relaxed setting, everyone benefits from greater understanding, trust, and communication should an emergency ever arise.

Good News Happens: Helping heroes build friendships