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

August 31, 2026

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

August 24, 2026

Good News Happens: A magical night of dancing and giving

August 19, 2026

Tracing our Roots: First Settlers of Saybrook Township

August 17, 2026

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In the back row, second from left, Jeffrey Taylor celebrates with members of “The Book Club,” whose winning bid earned them this beautifully hand-painted picnic table at the Friends of Lake County ADAMHS Celebrity Art Auction.

Good News Happens: An evening of art, heart and hope

July 8, 2026

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

At the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Greenville Treaty of 1795, a new metal marker was put in place at Ft. Recovery in Ft. Recovery, Ohio.

Tracing our Roots: Indians roamed our land before the white settlers came to Ashtabula County, part two

July 6, 2026

The purpose of our trip was to see the site of Revolutionary forts and battles as well as follow the...

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE PRICE Pam Martin, president of the newly formed Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, writing a check to pay her dues. The organization is looking for new members who are passionate about giving back. Membership applications are available on the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary-Painesville Facebook page or http://salvationarmyohio.org/painesville.

Good News Happens: There’s a place for you at Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

July 1, 2026

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

The drama, Tecumseh, takes place on Sugarloaf Mountain in an outdoor amphitheater.

Tracing our Roots: Indians roamed our land before the white settlers came to Ashtabula County

June 29, 2026

Two years ago, I was covering the life and travels of Johnny Appleseed for the Jefferson Gazette. While staying at...

The Edward Fitch home once stood on the site of today’s newer courthouse next to the post office.

Tracing our Roots: Jefferson increases with the addition of Wade and Giddings families, Part Two

June 22, 2026

This series seek to find the earliest settlers in each township and where they came from. The time period is...

PHOTO BY ROBERTA SHENK From the left are Rebecca Schenk, Pam Martin, Chris Price and Heidi Pastore having a great time painting a sunset on the Friendship Bench.

Good News Happens: Art with a purpose

June 19, 2026

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

SUBMITTED PHOTOS A job well done! CRT employees pose with more than three tons of food collected during the company’s annual food drive for United Way of Lake County’s Feed Lake County program. The donation will help feed thousands of Lake County residents facing food insecurity.

Good News Happens: A culture of caring at CRT

June 17, 2026

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

A school near the Hickok home-taught children with last names of Switzer, Hickok, Soden and Herrick. Teacher Nettie Daniells was the Hickok Road teacher circa 1887-1888. Linda May Monogle is marked first front right in front row of three students. All students are identified on the back.

Tracing our Roots: Jefferson Greets its First Settler, Michael Webster, in 1805 – Part One

June 16, 2026

By the very nature of its name, settler, it is assumed the person settled in the area. There was a...

Good News Happens: A Wave, a smile and total panic

June 11, 2026

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

James Wade, father of Benjamin F. Wade, built a log cabin after he came to Andover following his sons who came earlier. Later, it was replaced with a larger frame, two-story mansion named “The Pines.” In this original photo, family members gather in the front yard on a Sunday afternoon. This location today is at the intersection of Route 6 and Pymatuning Lake Road.

Tracing Our Roots: Lyman family were the first settlers in Andover in 1805