It feels strange, but since 2008, I've blogged either for The Pennsylvania Rambler site(s) or one of two other blogs. It has been a journey, that's for sure. Since February, I've been working on collecting articles and writing new ones for books on Pennsylvania's ghosts/folklore/paranormal. At this time, I have three books in the pre-reading/editing … Continue reading Time Away
Baseball’s George Derby
Lichens cover the grave of George Derby, Wellsboro Cemetery The grounds of Wellsboro Cemetery are the resting place of many of the regional residents – famous, unfamous, known, and unknown rest side by side. Among those notable names buried in the cemetery are William Stone, former governor of Pennsylvania; George Washington Sears, naturalist and poet … Continue reading Baseball’s George Derby
Joseph Yoder: “Rosanna of the Amish”
Grave of Joseph Yoder, Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville It was a beautiful, sunshine-filled day. The morning had been spent with my parents. We had been visiting cemeteries in Alexandria, Petersburg, and Huntingdon and had taken the time to pay our respects to local residents who had made an impact in the annals of history. “You … Continue reading Joseph Yoder: “Rosanna of the Amish”
Black Moshannon State Park
The old schoolhouse marks the location of Antes, Black Moshannon State Park It is too easy to take for granted the outdoor opportunities we have within Pennsylvania’s borders. Currently Pennsylvania has 124 state parks which provide more than 30,000 acres for enjoyment. Hiking, hunting, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and camping are just some of the activities … Continue reading Black Moshannon State Park
William “Bunker” Rhines
William "Bunker" Rhines, Thayer Cemetery, Ridgway It was not until recently that I realized the massive garden of stone - located along Route 948 north of Ridgway - was not one but three separate cemeteries. Pine Grove, St. Leo’s Catholic, and Thayer Cemeteries share the hillside overlooking Ridgway and are a "Who's Who" of men … Continue reading William “Bunker” Rhines
Lonesome Death of Dr. Reinwald
Memorial for Dr. Reinwald, English Center It is easy to pass through the small community of English Center without realizing it. Located along the northern edge of Lycoming County, the community is a stone’s throw from the Tioga County line. I arrived to visit a memorial to Dr. Frederick Reinwald, whose tragic death is remembered … Continue reading Lonesome Death of Dr. Reinwald
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