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Death Ends a Family Quarrel: The Ware Case of 1928

Ai generated image depicting William and Willa May Ware arguing in their kitchen, 2026. (Source: Google Flow)

After years of abuse, a Newcomerstown woman took the law into her own hands. Content warning: The following story contains references to domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or violence and need help, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Willa May Kennedy (1909-?), born in Nashville, Tennessee moved to Ohio with her parents.Continue reading “Death Ends a Family Quarrel: The Ware Case of 1928”

A Dover Man’s Story: The 1917 Shooting of Frank Pogue

AI generated scene depicting the altercation between Frank Pogue and his assailants in September 1917, 2024. (Source: ChatGPT)

When a Dover man stood up to defend his landlady’s honor in 1917, the violent aftermath set in motion a life shaped by injury, heartbreak, and ultimately, a tragic end. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about theirContinue reading “A Dover Man’s Story: The 1917 Shooting of Frank Pogue”