Enslaved fugitives referred to the Ohio River as the River Jordan. It was a metaphor for freedom like the Israelites’ flight from slavery in Egypt through the parted waters of the Red Sea. Except the ...

It’s good to be back at Historic Fort Steuben. I love spending time with our local history and helping to make it accessible to the public through our programs and events. I am constantly reminded, ...

Originally a railroad bridge opened in 1872, it was converted in the early 2000s using $4 million in state funds initially ...

Ohio's ODNR hosted the Winter Hike Series at Clifton Gorge. The series highlighted local ecology and history, with staggered ...

"I'd walk a (Scioto) mile just to see your face." Check out these Columbus-themed valentines perfect for your last-minute Valentine's Day needs.

"Telling this story through something visual that beautifies a community is a great way to educate Toledo residents and reconnect them to nature in the place they call home." ...

But in mid-February, 1899, 126 years ago this week, America was in the heart of what weather historian Christopher Burt ...

For February, also known as Black History Month, we visited the Belpre Historical Society to see the Underground Railroad Exhibit.

River Valley's boys basketball team enjoys a night of records, awards and a championship Tuesday night against Ontario.

Staff report For the fifth year, paddlers will complete the Ohio River Way Challenge, an extraordinary expedition in 30-foot ...

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from ...