The Surface Transportation Board has approved Fortress Investment Group’s acquisition of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway and Akron Barberton Cluster Railway. The acquisition will be effective Dec. 26 ...

A charming guide to Ohio’s most peaceful small towns, where nature, quiet streets, and unplugged moments create the perfect ...

Hidden in the charming town of North Judson sits the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, an extraordinary time capsule where Indiana’s rich railroad heritage comes roaring back to life through massive ...

An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries started promoting this alternative version of Thanksgiving in which families ...

Explore forgotten ghost towns across Arkansas, from mining ruins to riverside relics, and discover hauntingly scenic places ...

The Whippany Railway Museum in Whippany, New Jersey is a time machine disguised as a train depot. Nestled in Morris County, this hidden gem offers a journey through railroad history that will delight ...

The Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse is displaying 41 gingerbread houses made of 100% edible materials, with some referencing ...

An urban forest with old maple trees envelopes this small Ohio town near Lake Erie, which has a walkable downtown and sits ...

Autumn in Ohio transforms the state into a colorful wonderland where every corner offers a new adventure. From cascading ...

He’s played it a million times, but Grand Funk Railroad’s Don Brewer never tires of performing “We’re an American Band.” The rowdy former No. 1 hit always draws a reaction. “I get a charge when I see ...

Democrat and Chronicle photographer Tina MacIntyre-Yee spent the nice weather months of 2025 on a grand tour along the Erie Canal, on a journey to experience the rhythms and sights of this manmade ...

The former Erie Malleable Iron Co. building is being redeveloped into a mixed-use property called Ironworks Square. The $25 million project is on track to be mostly complete by August 2026. About 50% ...