On Juneteenth, celebrate freedom with more than just a day off of work. Use the opportunity to learn about Black history in Ohio. Francine and Mark Butler can help. June 2025 marks the 162nd ...

On June 19, Mark and Francine are continuing their quest to educate Ohio and beyond about the brave service of Black men in the Civil War. At 6:30 p.m., you can watch the screenplay on WOUB-TV ...

The siege will take place during the 47th annual Ohio Civil War Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Col. Mathias H. Bartilson was a man known for his devotion to the men who served under him in the 80th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) during the Civil War.

Hall said Purdum was one of many Civil War soldiers that made a prominent mark in the area. Those such as Well Jones, who was born in Paxton Township, have interesting stories as well.

Weigel served with the 189th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, spent most of his life in Irwin, and died at age 99 in 1946. “You figure the war’s been over for 160 years.