Oct 5, 2015 | Highlights in History
The Beast of White River By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Every community seems to have its share of legendary monsters, particularly to attract tourists. Scotland has the Loch Ness Monster, the state of Washington has Bigfoot, and even Lake Manitou near...
Jul 15, 2015 | Highlights in History
Warfare in the Wilderness By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Hamilton County is not usually thought of in terms of bloody combat, but during the War of 1812, Indiana was a major battle zone with clashes between United States soldiers and Native Americans at...
Jun 9, 2015 | Highlights in History
The Great Squirrel Stampede By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian For being such a small and innocuous animal, the common squirrel has aroused a great deal of animosity through the years. Its cleverness and persistence in getting food has naturally...
