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Mike Clipson discusses clocks and clock repair, while recalling his experiences as a business owner on the square. Narrator: Clipson, Mike Date of interview: April 6, 2010 Occupations: Business Owner Timestamps 2:30 Donald Day 4:00 Clock Shop 10:00 Antique Clocks 14:30 Seth Thomas Number 2 Regulator 16:30 July 6, 1980, Sandusky Register article 18:00…
Bob Bickley shares his memories of important Milan events he experienced during his many years as Milan’s mayor. Narrator: Bickley, Bob Date of interview: March 8, 2010 Occupations: Stone Mason, Former Mayor of Milan Timestamps 3:00 Stone masonry 3:40 Mayor’s Court 5:00 1980 Lamppost Glass Globes 6:00 Sayles house photo 7:00 Cowboy hat 10:00…
The MBLD Oral History Project interviews have been carefully gathered and digitally archived for use by patrons, community members, and researchers. They reflect the individuals’ recollections of life in Milan, Berlin Heights, and the surrounding area, from a wide range of time in hope of preserving our rich history for generations to come.
In honor of the UN’s World Television Day, we’ve put together a collection of some of our favorite TV series, both past and present. Our curated list includes shows that scare us silly, move us to tears, make us laugh, remind us of our childhoods, and occasionally even manage to instill a little bit of hope…
November is Picture Book Month, and to kick off our month-long celebration of youth literacy, we’re sharing favorite titles from our own childhoods, along with a handful we love as grown-ups. A well-written and illustrated picture book has the potential to stay with and influence the mind of a child decades down the line. We hope you’ll decide to…
Whether you’re a fan of ghosts, real-life frights, or anything else that goes bump in the night, you’ll find something to love in our list of spooktacular horror reading suggestions. Some are outright terror inducing, while others will leave you feeling unsettled and unsure. Some push the boundaries of the horror genre, while others revel…