Tag Archives: Carroll County Ohio
Matrimonial inspiration
Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe. These items are thought to bring good luck to the bride. Something old represents family and a link to the past. Something new signifies hope … Continue reading
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Tagged bride, Carroll County Ohio, groom, McCook House, something blue, something borrowed, traditions, wedding
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Visiting the McCook House
The Fighting McCookswere members of an Ohio family that reached prominence as officers in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Two brothers, Daniel and John McCook, and thirteenof their sons were actively involved in the army. The family is … Continue reading
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Tagged Carroll County Ohio, Carrollton Ohio, Civil War, Civil War 150, Fighting McCooks, historic homes, McCook House, quilts, rope bed, soldiers, Union Army
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Going to meeting
Like many other things, the 4-H program in our county has been suffering. Where there’s a will there’s a way, though. Earlier this year, a collaboration between the county Soil and Water Conservation District and OSU Extension made the … Continue reading
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Tagged 4-H, 4-H pledge, Carroll County Ohio, erosion, Extension, Soil and Water Conservation District, watershed
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