Month: March 2026
A New Assignment in Tehran
Considering world events, I thought it might be interesting to take a look back at an interview I did about twenty years ago with Chuck…
The Home of Generals
Some call this place the home of the generals. It’s a fitting title because during the U.S. Civil War, nine generals all hailed from this…
When the Citizens Purchased a Home
When this man left town, to most, he was just a man who just rented a home and worked in a business here. When he…
A Town With the Right Name
The name of a town can sometimes tell you a lot about its history. That’s the case for a place in the northwestern corner of…
Fagan’s Fighters
Near Granite Falls, Minnesota you’ll find a small airport with a remarkable collection of aircraft. They represent a collection of planes that flew during World…
The Fagan Family’s Connection to World War II
The Fagan family had an important link to the events of World War II. One of their family members had stormed the beaches of Normandy…
The Williams County, Ohio History Museum
There is a large painting hanging in the historical society museum in Montpelier, Ohio depicting the role three gentlemen had in thwarting Benedict Arnold’s plan…
The Origins of Wind Chill
The term is used countless times each winter yet most of us don’t know where it originated. It turns out the man who invented the…
A Tribute to Sybil Ludington
Along the New York – Connecticut border you’ll find a statue in tribute to Sybil Ludington. Perhaps you’ve not heard of her, but the daring…
Another Famous Ride
You’ve probably heard of Paul Revere’s ride that took place in April of 1775 to warn citizens of soldiers advancing into the countryside. But do…