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If you thought the legend and scary tales of 'Cry Baby Bridge' were disturbing this century-plus old bridge named 'Dead Woman's Crossing' in N.W. Oklahoma is the stuff of pure nightmares! Unlike all the other haunted bridges in the state, the horrific story and history of 'Dead Woman's Crossing' is actually true and absolutely terrifying!
“Ginkgo Tessellation IX,” encaustic wax and gingko leaves by Kevin Milstead, Rehoboth Art League exhibitor. May 5, 2021 A series of exciting new exhibitions will debut at the Rehoboth Art League during an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 7. These spring shows, on display through Sunday, June 6, represent recent works from contemporary artists as well as historic pieces from the league’s permanent collection. “We are thrilled to be able to welcome the community back to campus for a safe and socially distanced opening reception to celebrate the artists’ work,...
Tri-County Independent MILFORD – Milford, Pike County, Pa., has a 200-year legacy of harnessing the power of water for industry. This heritage with the waterwheel is reflected in its name. We are indebted to the late Pike County historian William F. Henn, who compiled much information for his small book, The Mills of Milford in 1968, drawing from many sources. Henn served as curator of the Pike County Historical Society, where the Research Library is named in his memory. Henn authored five books on local history. He died in 1984 at the age of 83. There were numerous mills operating in Milfo...
By Edwyna Synar Dec 23, 2020 On a map of western Oklahoma, you will find Dead Womanâs Crossing near Weatherford. The mystery of what happened to Katie James here in 1905 has become local legend. On July 7, 29-year-old schoolteacher Katie DeWitt James left her abusive husband Martin Luther James and boarded a train with her 13-month-old baby Lulu in Custer City bound for Weatherford and then Ripley to stay with relatives. As the train departed, Katie waved to her father, Henry DeWitt, unaware she would never see him again. At a stop in Clinton, local prostitute Fanny Norton befriended Kat...