“’Worst blizzard,’ Rhodes says” They say if you don’t like the weather in Ohio, wait an hour and it will change. In the January of 1978, this was not the case. From January 25-27, 1978, snow fell and wind blew, not letting up- the perfect storm for the Great Blizzard of ‘78. “76 mph winds, snow paralyze area; no letup until […]
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“’Worst blizzard,’ Rhodes says” They say if you don’t like the weather in Ohio, wait an hour and it will change. In the January of 1978, this was not the case. From January 25-27, 1978, snow fell and wind blew, not letting up- the perfect storm for the Great Blizzard of ‘78. “76 mph winds, snow paralyze area; no letup until […]
Uncover Lake Erie’s intriguing past and explore some mysteries that are being discovered today with local author, Jennifer Boresz Engelking on Thursday, January 29 at 6 pm at the Willowick Library. Register here. Learn about some of the local history of Lake Erie with these titles! Great Lakes Shipwreck Disasters In this DVD, historians discuss the dangers of sailing […]
Willoughby Public Library patrons who have used the study rooms, shuffled through the CD collection, or made a trip to the drinking fountain probably noticed a closed door covered in posters related to historical preservation. This crucial gem is the Willoughby Historical Society’s Collection Room. Founded in 1961, the main mission of the Willoughby Historical […]
