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In 1835, 32 students from Cincinnati’s Lane Seminary became frustrated with the school’s pro-slavery politics.John J. Shipherd, a co-founder of Oberlin College, convinced the students to come up north to Oberlin to continue their education.The students refused to attend the school unless staff complied with their abolitionist demands and allowed African American students to attend.The […]
The Oberlin Heritage Center is offering a series of tours during Oberlin College’s commencement weekend from May 24-26.“Commencement weekend has always been a very special part of town and college life in Oberlin,” said Amanda Manahan, museum education and tour coordinator for the Oberlin Heritage Center. “It’s one of the more vibrant weekends, so we […]
MOSES LAKE — Lillian Tokumaga was born in 1924, into a much different world. Tokumaga turned 100 last week, and has lived in Moses Lake for 76 years. (She’s always liked Moses Lake, she said.) But before moving to Moses Lake her life took her halfway around the world, into some very challenging places.
MOSES LAKE — Eleanor Sorter is a tough chick. She had to be when her husband Norman passed away from heart problems. Norman Sorter was working on a project – a big project – when he died.
During the afternoon of the eve of the eve of All Hallow's Eve, Shannon McFarlane stood in the drafty, cold upper floor at For Art's Sake in downtown Mt. Pleasant with an array of everyday items that she uses in paranormal investigations.