Ohio – The Pennsylvania Rambler

The Great UFO Chase: Part Two

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 by pennsylvaniarambler, posted in Beaver County, Ohio, Unidentified Flying Object

Picture of the object in The Akron Beacon (April 19, 1966). Top one is as it appeared in the newspaper. Bottom picture has been lightened to make the object stand out. Note: In researching this, I used the statements made in the newspapers immediately after the event happened. To help clarify some of the conflicting … Continue reading The Great UFO Chase: Part Two

The Great UFO Chase: Part One

February 20, 2022February 23, 2022 by pennsylvaniarambler, posted in Beaver County, Comway, Freedom, Ohio, Unidentified Flying Object

The route of the UFO chase in The Akron Beacon, April 18, 1966. The route in red aligns with Dale Spaur's interview. Note: In researching this, I used the statements made in the newspapers immediately after the event happened. To help clarify some of the conflicting information, I used some interviews with Dale Spaur, recorded … Continue reading The Great UFO Chase: Part One

Ghosts of Woodland Cemetery

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 by pennsylvaniarambler, posted in Cemetery, Folklore, Ghost, Ohio

Grave of Johnny Morehouse, Dayton Among the earliest articles written for The Pennsylvania Rambler was the story of Johnny Morehouse and his beloved dog. When five-year-old Johnny Morehouse drowned in the Miami and Erie Canal in August 1860, his tragic death would be the basis for a legend that is still a part of Ohio … Continue reading Ghosts of Woodland Cemetery

The Silver Bridge Disaster

August 25, 2021 by pennsylvaniarambler, posted in Disaster, Ohio, West Virginia

Silver Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River Note: I do not believe that the paranormal entity known as Mothman had anything to do with the Silver Bridge collapse. This article is not about the diaster and it's connection with Mothman, but a memorial to those who perished that fateful day. If the desire is to … Continue reading The Silver Bridge Disaster

Caine Road Covered Bridge

February 3, 2021April 17, 2021 by pennsylvaniarambler, posted in Covered Bridge, Ohio

Caine Road Covered Bridge, Ohio I left the Graham Road Covered Bridge and headed southward towards a nearby covered bridge located five miles upriver. Turning onto Caine Road, I could see the covered bridge immediately ahead of me and found parking on the west side of it. Note: more about the Graham Covered Bridge can … Continue reading Caine Road Covered Bridge

Graham Road Covered Bridge

September 16, 2020April 17, 2021 by pennsylvaniarambler, posted in Covered Bridge, Ohio

Graham Road Covered Bridge As I toured the covered bridges of Ashtabula County, I was amazed by their differences. Though very similar in structure, each had its own personality. The longest covered bridge in the United States and the shortest recognized covered bridges exist within the county. One bridge that definitely stood out on the … Continue reading Graham Road Covered Bridge