Archive of Articles About the History of Huron
There Was Trouble in River City
July 9th, 1969
This article appeared in the July 9, 1969 issue of The Reporter, Huron’s weekly newspaper. Another major article was “Woman Swims Four Miles to Save Herself” and an editorial, ” A Disgraceful Non-Performance” prompted by a storm that struck during … Continue reading
August 1967 – Tragedy Puts Huron in the News
August 28th, 1967
On Sunday, August 28, 1967, at 4 p.m. seventeen skydivers parachuted accidentally into Lake Erie just east of Huron. The accident was considered one of the worst disasters in a sport that had become popular during the 1950s. The following article … Continue reading
A Well-Won Success Story: The Huron Playhouse
April 27th, 1967
When summer comes to Vacationland, the opening of the Huron Playhouse is a sure sign that it is here. The following article “Huron Playhouse-Oldest Summer Theatre in Ohio Draws Crowds” appeared in the April 27, 1967 Progress Edition of The Reporter. … Continue reading
Huron gets new plant
October 21st, 1966
Clouds of smoke on the horizon have become a landmark of Huron, as have the Presbyterian Church steeple, the Christmas tree on top of the mill, and the old water tower once located behind the fire station. Today, often a … Continue reading
