Williamson recovers in Philippines
140 Years Ago Saturday, Oct. 9, 1880 William Hemphill has purchased Captain Espey’s flatboat, 125 by 22 ½ feet, and 3,000 empty barrels which he… Login to continue reading Login…
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Students at 3 SW schools test positive for COVID-19
Students at three Southwest Local Schools have tested positive for COVID-19. In a letter from district Superintendent John Hamstra to district families on Friday, Sept.… Login to continue reading Login…
Hoosier Boy No. II launched 100 years ago
140 Years Ago Saturday, Sept. 11, 1880 The following persons are employed to teach in the schools in Randolph township: E.B. Kittle, M.L. Harris, R.S.… Login to continue reading Login…
Discovery of some lost history
Through research and a little bit of luck, I recently discovered an interesting and pertinent item related to Harrison history. I have uncovered an 1887… Login to continue reading Login…
Times remembered
Have you ever heard someone use the phrase a Sunday Driver? Well, in case you are not familiar with the phrase which has a connotation… Login to continue reading Login…
History of botched escape attempt surfaces with old jail photograph
A small photograph that recently surfaced led to a “huge investigation” by Dearborn County investigator David Lusby. Working on rumors the photo is of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Former Yankee visits Play Ball exhibit in L’burg
Retired New York Yankee player Jim Lyttle took a side trip with his dad Lawrence and brother Curt Lyttle to the Dearborn County Historical Society… Login to continue reading Login…
Digging and repairing graves – ninety-one Cents
The picture for this story is a part of my family history, the Harrison Brunst – Viel General Store. The old store building at 116… Login to continue reading Login…
Happenings from the Past
25 years ago, April 1995 Plans were underway to save the James Eads house. Aurora: Leon Kelly was running for a second term as mayor,… Login to continue reading Login…
Happenings from the Past
25 Years Ago March 1995 Don Combs was running for a second term as Lawrenceburg mayor. ■■■ Aurora was considering a bike trail to Lawrenceburg.… Login to continue reading Login…