Honor the Merchant Marine in Every Port

Like all sailors, Merchant Marine sailors forge connections to each other and the ships and waterways they sail. Michael James Monahan, born in Covington, Kentucky, was no exception. The story of Merchant Marine machinist Michael James Monahan took place in different settings than Ashtabula and the Ashtabula Maritime and Surface Transportation Museum or lakeshore ports … Continue reading Honor the Merchant Marine in Every Port

Three More Views of Tyler’s Trough

The Pause that Refreshes! A drink of cool, clear water makes the trip much easier. The Tyler Watering Trough on Old Main Road Hill. Placed in 1896, many a horse, rider, wagoner, and foot traveler enjoyed a pause that refreshed after a long, steep, climb. In 2002, it was sold to a private owner who … Continue reading Three More Views of Tyler’s Trough

Thanking Veterans

(In living our daily lives, we often forget the people who sacrificed their lives to give us the freedom to live ours as we desire. Conneaut has a rich patriotic tradition from people on the home front as well as those fighting wars in distant places. We will feature a few of their stories from … Continue reading Thanking Veterans