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  • OM Backroads Ep:83. The Toledo Speedboat disaster of 1930 and the Ghost Ship of the Ohio River

    OM Backroads Ep:83. The Toledo Speedboat disaster of 1930 and the Ghost Ship of the Ohio River
    Jul 7 2025
    Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious Toledo Speedboat disaster of 1930. On a hot Saturday morning in June, 1930, eight Toledoans set out on a speedboat to attend an Elks picnic on Pelee Island and never made it. Their boat would be found spinning in circles without a soul onboard. The well to do men would be found dead a few days later and rumors began to circulate about what happened and who was responsible. In our next story, we explore the long history of the Ghost Ship of the Ohio River, the Sachem. This luxury liner has a very long history of entertaining many well to do of the East Coast elite as well as serving the military where Thomas Edison conducted experiements to bootlegging, to fishing charters to sight seeing touring and a wild journey through the middle of the country to where it sits today, at a tributary off of the Ohio River. Join us and learn all about these crazy stories! Author Wendy Koile is a friend of the show and you can find out more about her and her fantastic books at: ⁠https://wendykoile.com/⁠ Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 m
  • Special Announcement from Ohio Mysteries

    Special Announcement from Ohio Mysteries
    Jul 4 2025
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  • OM Backroads Ep:82. Murder Ridge Ohio

    OM Backroads Ep:82. Murder Ridge Ohio
    Jul 3 2025
    Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the Ohio serial killer, Cletus Reese, who murdered 3 men on his farm in rural Ohio near the small town of Nellie in Coshocton County. The murders took place in 1954 and the once bucolic family farm took on the dubious name: Murder Ridge. We take a look at the life of Cletus Reese and the 3 murders that lead to his ultimate death at the Lima State Hospital. Note: This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault, listen with caution. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 314: Louis Sockalexis: The inspiration for the Cleveland "Indians"

    Ep 314: Louis Sockalexis: The inspiration for the Cleveland "Indians"
    Jun 30 2025
    In 2021, the Cleveland Indians were renamed the Cleveland Guardians. But many urged that the team not forget the man who inspired the nickname. Louis Sockalexis was the first Native American to play in the major leagues, spending a sensational yet tragic three-year career with Cleveland.www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • OM Backroads Ep:81. 3 Ohio Roadside Attractions: Leatherlips Monument, Castalia Blue Hole and Strinkers Grove Amusement Park

    OM Backroads Ep:81. 3 Ohio Roadside Attractions: Leatherlips Monument, Castalia Blue Hole and Strinkers Grove Amusement Park
    Jun 26 2025
    Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore 3 Ohio roadside attractions with Backroads flair. When Ohio was still considered the countries frontier, legendary Wyandot leader "Leatherlips" helped broker peace deals with the European settlers. This didnt sit well with his fellow tribesman and would ultimately cost him his life. A striking monument stands today in his memory, evocative of the legendary "Sitting Bull" monument. Overlooking the Scioto Rive in Dublin, Ohio, this limestone monument stands today as a tribute to the legendary warrior chief. Traveling West, is the infamous "Blue Hole" of Castalia. Once rumored to have no bottom, this crystal clear pool dumps millions of gallons into the Sandusky Bay each day. Once attracting over 165,00 people each year, this location was closed in 1990 and is in private hands today. However, similar type pools are located close by that you can visit. You can even win a chance to be one of the lucky few to have a chance to visit the original park. Finally, did you know that Ohio had an amusement park that is only open 4 days a year? It has 2 roller coasters many smaller rides and games. Built by the Stricker family, you can attend (on one of the 4 days, you will have to listen to find out which 4). Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • OM Backroads Ep:80. The Mysterious disappearance of Mary Grimes Wallace of Xenia, Ohio

    OM Backroads Ep:80. The Mysterious disappearance of Mary Grimes Wallace of Xenia, Ohio
    Jun 19 2025
    Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we have a very strange mystery with a surprising twist. On the cold dark morning of January 10, 1954, in a lonely rail yard a railroad work would observe a mysterious figure of a man, slipping away into the darkness of night, slinking away from the tracks. Almost immediately, the railroad worker would observe the corpse of a woman, having experienced severe trauma and very much dead despite a lack of blood at the scene. The body would identified as Mary Grimes Wallace and the mystery was underway. What follows is an intriguing story that still has authorities baffled today without conclusions despite 3 different exhumations. Tune in and hear the story! Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 313: The saboteurs: Operation Pastorius

    Ep 313: The saboteurs: Operation Pastorius
    Jun 16 2025
    In 1942, Hitler ordered German saboteurs be sent to America with resources to blow up industrial infrastructure and hinder the United States in supplying its forces and allies in World War II. Eight men were dropped off on the east coast by submarines, with the intention of meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 4 to begin their campaign. www.ohiomysteries.comfeedback@ohiomysteries.comwww.patreon.com/ohiomysterieswww.twitter.com/mysteriesohiowww.facebook.com/ohiomysteriesAdditional music:New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • OM Backroads Episode 41 (Rebroadcast): The devestating Lorain/Sandusky Tornado of 1924

    OM Backroads Episode 41 (Rebroadcast): The devestating Lorain/Sandusky Tornado of 1924
    Jun 15 2025
    Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries, Backroads! Today we take a look back at the Lorain/Sandusky tornado of 1924. On January 28, 1924, a wickedly devastating tornado struck the lake front cities of Sandusky and Lorain, Ohio. 88 people would ultimately lose their lives by this powerful storm. The storm would forever alter the city and change the lives of countless families. Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠ Mike hosts a Facebook page called "Too Late for Autographs" and explores people and their stories with Ohio ties that have passed away: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469825446606552/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=3474200626169014⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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