Category Archives: Preservation

Towner’s Woods, a burial mound and a Hopewell princess

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Knapp Notes

While surfing the net doing some genealogy research this morning, I ran across a Kent State University student’s thesis about the archaeological find in a Portage County Metropark. Chloe E. Bragg’s Towner Mound: Creating Content and Sparking Curiosity for the … Continue reading →

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Moving a town landmark

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Knapp Notes

For those of you who remember when the old feed and grain store on Main Street was a train station, this little red building may stir a few memories… Built in 1881, it was most recently a feed and supply … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Congress: Fix the roof!

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Knapp Notes

I realize economic times are tough for a lot of Americans – and for a lot of countries as well. Even the United States is facing a big challenge when it comes to funding infrastructure repairs to bridges, highways, public … Continue reading →

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