With Lake Erie to the north, the Ohio River to the south, and numerous other rivers, creeks and streams, Ohio has acquired the reputation of being the Saudi Arabia of water.  The sad truth is that while the west is prone to droughts and water … [Read more...]

The First Generation In the late 1800’s Rudolph Luther and his family moved to America from Switzerland.  Although his family continued on to Kansas, Rudolph decided to settle in the small community of Richfield, Ohio, where he managed a few farms … [Read more...]

Boughton Farm History – as told by Richard Boughton John Boughton came from Victor, New York in the early 1800’s.  He and many of his relatives farmed in Copley and Bath.  He is buried in the Montrose Cemetery John’s son, Truman Boughton, owned … [Read more...]

  In the spring of 1831, a young couple named Nathan and Catherine Seiberling and their infant daughter left their families in Lehigh County, PA and ventured forth to the Ohio wilderness.  Their covered wagon came to rest in Norton Township where … [Read more...]

It’s that time of the year when we get to visit the 4-H animals, scream on breath-taking rides, try our skills with the carnival games, enjoy greasy french fries and/or deep fried pickles and have our annual argument; elephant ears vs funnel cake.  … [Read more...]