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Self-Guided Tour of Pioneer Cemetery in Warren, Ohio
In November of 2025, we traveled to Warren, Ohio, and once again made our way to the Pioneer Cemetery, a place we have come to know well over the years. Each visit feels somewhat different depending on the season, the weather, and the mood of the grounds, but this stop was special for one key reason. For the first time, we had access to a published brochure designed specifically for a self-guided tour of the cemetery. That simple addition entirely changed how we experienced t
Jan 93 min read


We Found Something Strange at Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
The first time we stood beneath the towering light at Fairport Harbor Lighthouse was in 2004; it felt like nothing more than a quiet stop along Lake Erie’s shoreline—a historic beacon watching patiently over the water. Years later, in 2015, we returned with a very different purpose.
Jan 44 min read


Our Visit to Carillon Historical Park
In July of 2024, we traveled to Dayton, Ohio. One of our visits was to the Carillon Historical Park with the goal of going to the National Wright Brothers Museum. We also encountered some other hidden treasures during our visit.
Dec 21, 20255 min read


In Search of the Mittiga Brothers
In October of 2025, we heard about the tragic story of Antonio and Giuseppe Mittiga, who drowned in the Cuyahoga River on March 24, 1924, as they were trying to return home before dark and decided to take a shortcut going down the river.
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Interesting Tales from Oak Hill Cemetery in Youngstown
On Memorial Day of 2025, we traveled out to Oak Hill Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio, to find some notable internments and to pay our respects for Memorial Day. We have recently conducted some research for our book and also needed to collect some photographs and video footage.
Dec 14, 20257 min read


5 Interesting Haunted Places in Kent, Ohio
In October 2025, we traveled to Kent, Ohio, and spent some time in the area visiting five different locations that have reported paranormal claims. Instead of making separate videos and posts for each location, we decided to combine them all into one production.
Dec 12, 20259 min read


Our Search for Brady's Leap
It was a bright summer day in October, one of those rare afternoons when the seasons seem to overlap in perfect balance. The warmth of summer lingered in the air, yet the leaves around Kent, Ohio, were just beginning to shift toward their fall colors. With the weather inviting us outside, we decided it was the perfect day to go exploring. Our goal was simple but exciting: to locate the historical marker for Brady’s Leap, a legendary moment tied to one of Ohio’s most dramatic
Dec 5, 20254 min read


Zoar's Civil War Weekend
On September 20, 2025, we headed out on an adventure to visit a few different locations. During our travels, the subject of Zoar Village having a Civil War reenactment weekend came up, so our group decided to go and check it out.
Nov 28, 20252 min read


Researching Calvary Cemetery
On Memorial Day in 2025, we traveled down the street to Calvary Cemetery to identify some locations that we were researching for a chapter in one of our new books. It was a wonderful day to spend in the local cemetery performing some research.
Nov 23, 20255 min read


Investigating the Leetonia Coke Ovens
On September 20, 2025, we traveled down to Leetonia, Ohio, with the intention of spending the day helping JoAnn and Mark work on a project for their new garage. That was the plan, at least, until we all looked at each other that morning and decided an adventure sounded much better than a day of labor. With the sun shining and the temperature comfortable, it felt like the perfect opportunity to explore somewhere new.
Nov 21, 20255 min read


Visiting the Castle in Marietta
In September of 2019, we traveled down to Marietta, Ohio, and spent some time visiting several historical and haunted locations. One of the houses on our list that had reported paranormal claims was a former home, now a museum, called the castle.
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Investigating the Old Licking County Jail
In August of 2014, we took our team and a group of guests south to Newark, Ohio, to visit and investigate the Old Licking County Jail. Along the way, we made a couple of stops and enjoyed lunch, but we spent the entire night investigating the jail, then drove back to Youngstown, Ohio. It was early afternoon when we loaded our gear, along with our friends and guests, into a large rented van and began the drive toward Newark, Ohio. The excitement was electric among our team as
Nov 4, 20256 min read


Multiple Investigations at a Project House
In 2014 and 2015, we took part in multiple investigations at a project house in Rogers, Ohio. At first, the house was named the Rogers house; later, after some research, it was renamed the Lewis Townsend Farr house. Unfortunately, the house no longer exists.
Sep 22, 20255 min read


Investigating the Kinsman House
On February 18, 2018, we traveled to Warren, Ohio, and investigated the Kinsman House on Mahoning Ave. We brought a couple of friends with us on the investigation, and the experience was not disappointing. We loved the experience.
Jun 14, 20253 min read


Visiting the Grave of the Wright Brothers—Woodland Cemetery
In July of 2024, we traveled to Dayton, Ohio, and one of the stops on this trip was to pay our respects to the Wright Brothers at the historical Woodland Cemetery. Not only were we able to visit their graves, but we found some other fascinating history as well.
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Kent State Tragedies 55 Years Later
In September of 2025, we traveled to Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, and to the site of the May 4 Memorial museum. We also strolled around the tragedy's grounds, now recognized as a National Register of Historical Places.
May 10, 20253 min read


Our Stay at the Haunted Lafayette Hotel
In September of 2019, we traveled to Marietta, Ohio and spent the weekend at the very haunted Lafayette Hotel. Little did we know that...
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Visiting the John and Annie Glenn Museum
On June 25, 2022 we traveled down to New Concord, Ohio and visited the John and Annie Glenn Museum. This is the second time we visited this
Jul 1, 20223 min read


Oldest Building in Town
We have been to the Pioneer Pavilion in Youngstown several times. It is literally right now the street from our house in the park, but...
Jun 27, 20222 min read


Visiting Fort Laurens
On July 23, 2022 we took a ride down Route 77 to visit the Fort Laurens Museum and Fort located in Bolivar, Ohio. We didn't know much about
Jun 25, 20222 min read
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