Monthly Archives: May 2013

50 Years Ago Today in WSU History: Groundbreaking Ceremony

50 years ago today, in a remote pasture between Airway Road and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the first shovel hit the ground for the construction of the Dayton Campus of Miami University and Ohio State University. This was to be … Continue reading

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Sweet Treats

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12. Do you have anything special planned for Mom? If not, we thought perhaps you might be inspired by these photographs of delicious sweet treats, many of which were made with love locally. The … Continue reading

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William and the 1st OVI

In May 1863, the 1st OVI, now part of the Second Division of the Twentieth Army Corps, is located outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in winter camp.  They would remain in this location the Union Army of the Cumberland, until June 24. On May … Continue reading

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