Even though the gray, wintery weather has already started blanketing Ohio, we are out there gathering stories for you! At 21 Fisher Street in downtown Springfield, OH is a statue called Madonna Of The Trail. This memorial commemorates the pioneer mothers of the covered wagon era. This was brought to Springfield by the National Society…
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Scarecrow Row
Local individuals, businesses, and organizations show their creativity by crafting custom scarecrows in Otto Armleder Park on the east side of Cincinnati. In 2018, the scarecrows at Scarecrow Row are on display from September 30 to October 14. Impression Scattered along the main walking paths and picnic areas of Otto Armleder Park, Scarecrow Row is…
Huntington Holiday Train Display at Columbus Metro Main Library
Written by Danielle Livelsberger Photo/Video by Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Huntington Holiday Train has been running since 1992. The train display is located in the main library’s new atrium. It is fashioned in a Bavarian style and features a water fall, several running trains and many diorama like scenes. The display is visible from the ground…
Pokemon Go in Columbus
Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Pokemon Go is a game that was created by the Niantic company, the same ones that created the mobile game Ingress. In a nut shell you walk around town and find Pokemon, capture them and them you can upgrade them and use them to fight in a PokeGym. The…
Columbus Zoo – Flying Fox Portrait
Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:One of the pre-eminent zoos in the country, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium houses many animals for viewing, education and conservation efforts. This image you see below was captured during a recent visit. Impression:You don;t often get to see the flying foxes move a lot. They tend to be…
Churches In Logan Ohio
Written and photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Background: St. John’s Catholic Church351 North Market StreetLogan, OH 43138 First Presbyterian Church of Logan2 West Hunter StreetLogan, OH 43138 Impression: It was an unusually warm day for February in Ohio. We woke to 30F, and the day showed promise of reaching 52F. We were originally going to participate…
Rare Spotting – Long Eared Owl
Writing and Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Long Eared OwlIt is often mistaken for the Great Horned Owl as they have similar feather patterns and color schemes. They are much smaller than the Great Horned Owl. The Long Eared Owl normally lives in Canada and the northern United States. They are normally found in Ohio during…
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