Greenlawn Abbey

Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger The final resting place for some famous local and national figures, a dedicated group of volunteers has taken to restoring this structure. We had the special privilege of being able to meet with Janice Loebbaka, President of the Greenlawn Abbey Association.   She shared with us many interesting facts about…

Purple People Bridge

Written and Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Starting its existence as a railroad bridge in 1872, the Purple People Bridge, as it is now known crosses the Ohio River – one end starting in Cincinnati, OH and the other in Newport, KY. The bridge became a pedestrian bridge in 2003.  There is an official website for…

Cincinnati Museum Center – Natural History Museum

Written and Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Cincinnati Museum Center houses multiple museums.  The front of the complex was built around the Union Station Terminal, which was originally opened in 1933.  Once inside, you can buy tickets to many of the museums (COSI members get discounts) including The Museum of Natural History and Science, The…

Bob McDorman Car Museum

Written By: Andrew LivelsbergerPhotography By: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Nestled in among the other buildings on Waterloo Street in Canal Winchester, OH is a relatively new museum.  Bob McDorman has taken his love of cars from a dealership to a car museum.  The Bob McDorman Auto Museum houses classic favorites as well as new renditions. Impression:When first…

Downtown Canton On A Lazy Saturday

Written: Andrew Livelsberger Photography:  Andrew Livelsberger Background:We visit downtown Canton on a Saturday afternoon to see all the sites of this northeastern Ohio city.  We took a road trip to see the McKinley Museum and Memorial and decided to branch out a bit and explore the downtown area as well. Impression:Not knowing a lot about…

Akron Zoo – Small But Packs A Punch

Written:  Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Going just 25 minutes north of Canton is the Akron Zoo.  After visiting the McKinley Memorial and museum and downtown Canton, we push further north! Impression:It can be a hard comparison when you live so close to the number one zoo in the country, The Columbus Zoo…

Arnold Sports Expo 2015 – Part 3

Written:  Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography/Video:  Andrew Livelsberger Background: Day 3 rounds out our coverage with a whirlwind of 50+ dance, archery, cheer and dance, jump rope and equestrian events. Impression: Even though we are on day three, the energy from the event is still on high!  We did cover some of the 50+ dance…