Author: Ray Wells

This Week in History ~ January 5th – 11th

Posted by Ray Wells | Jan 5, 2026 | History |

Ohio History January 5, 1832 – The Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad was chartered, becoming the...

Posted by Ray Wells | Dec 29, 2025 | History |

Cleveland History January 1, 1883 – The Valley Railway Company completed its main line connecting...

Posted by Ray Wells | Dec 22, 2025 | History |

Cleveland History December 23, 1814 – Cleveland received its charter as a village, officially...

Posted by Ray Wells | Dec 15, 2025 | History |

Cleveland History December 15, 1978 – Cleveland defaulted on $14 million in loans, becoming the...

Posted by Ray Wells | Dec 8, 2025 | History |

Cleveland History December 9, 1994 – Frederick C. Crawford, prominent Cleveland industrialist,...

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