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Cornwall native tackles history in each of her books

August 23, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Bronwen McShea, a 1998 Cornwall High School graduate has two published books to her name and a third is in the very early stages. “La Duchesse,” which tells the story of Marie de Vignerot, hit bookshelves earlier this year.

Lecture focuses on 1921 Tulsa massacre

June 30, 2021 Jason Kaplan

To shed some light on the scarcely taught incident, Earl Miller will give a virtual lecture titled “History Matters: Tulsa 1921,” at 6:30 p.m. on July 6 through the Cornwall Public Library.

McCue releases book about area riverfront

March 10, 2021 Editorial Staff

Writing books is hard work, but Bob McCue has a good explanation for why he does it. “I love Cornwall and I love its history,” he told me. His latest work is called “Cornwall Landing.”

Scout will catalogue cemetery

October 14, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Debbie Wason presented her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the Gold Award Committee members were impressed with the proposal and commented they never had someone suggest a project involving a cemetery.

Keep wearing your mask!

September 23, 2020 Ken Cashman

One question changed my entire interview with Dr. Gelman. When she referred to a potential second wave of COVID-19, I was curious. “What makes you think there’s going to be one?”

The origin of Memorial Day

May 20, 2020 Editorial Staff

Memorial Day was established a few decades after the Civil War in memory of those who lost their lives in the conflict.

Cromwell Manor celebrates 200th birthday

January 9, 2020 Jason Kaplan

To close out 2019, Eileen Hartmann invited the public to join her for light refreshments at the Cromwell Manor Historic Inn.

Historian explains Pearl Harbor turning point

December 6, 2019 Ken Cashman

You could consider Matt Soltis a walking encyclopedia. He can describe planes and battles without ever referring to notes.

Soltis presentation on Battle of Midway

October 17, 2019 Ken Cashman

On Oct. 7, Matt Soltis surprised an audience at the Cornwall Public Library with a trailer for a film that will be released in November.

Championships in this area aren’t new

September 20, 2019 Ken Cashman

Local fans are still reveling in last year’s success. Cornwall athletes won state championships in football, cross country and wrestling. These are remarkable feats, but a few individuals from another era accomplished even more.