Ron Dalton

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The Michigan–Ohio War ended with Ohio keeping Toledo, while Michigan received most of the Upper Peninsula as compensation. Wisconsin, however, had no say in the decision.

The Michigan–Ohio War was a mostly bloodless border dispute fought between the Michigan Territory and Ohio from 1835 to 1836 over the Toledo Strip, a narrow stretch of land claimed by both sides because of conflicting surveys and early maps.

Congress resolved the conflict by awarding Toledo to Ohio, while Michigan received most of the Upper Peninsula as compensation, clearing the way for its admission as the 26th state in 1837. At the time, many Michiganders considered it a poor trade because the Upper Peninsula was remote and sparsely settled. That opinion changed after rich iron and copper deposits were discovered there, transforming the region into a major source of wealth for the state.

Wisconsin had no voice in the settlement because it had not yet been organized as a U.S. territory. Had Congress ruled differently, much of the Upper Peninsula likely would have become part of present-day Wisconsin.

Toledo grew into an important Great Lakes port and a major center for glass production, auto parts, and heavy manufacturing during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Like many Midwestern industrial cities, it declined after the 1950s as factories closed, automation expanded, and manufacturing jobs disappeared. Its population peaked at nearly 384,000 in 1970 and has since fallen to roughly 265,000.

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Tyler Loop quietly set the Ravens’ rookie scoring record during the 2025 season:

134 points
30-of-34 field goals
44-of-46 extra points

One painful kick shouldn’t erase an excellent rookie year.

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A 77-year-old woman is now speaking out after the state of Florida sent her a randomized license plate number that appears to read “squeeze ass.”

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@7thGypsy Thanks for a beautiful painting Jen

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Did anyone else briefly think the Orioles were playing the bears?

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@MLBRaleigh Raleigh can’t sign hockey players going to Tampa but they can take their entire baseball team.

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@BR_OpenIce @FriedgeHNIC The Mormons are going to “love” this guy!

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https://t.co/f5xXFT0JiN

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@AtTheBlueLine That photo is taken during a time out

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@7thGypsy There have been way too many of those

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@HTBAnthony @CaelanCTH Then there is this

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🇺🇸 The true story behind the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” from a WVU graduate

The song was released in 1971. WVU began the tradition of singing it at games in 1972.

The songwriters, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, got the idea for the song riding down Clopper Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. They are husband and wife.

The songwriters have confirmed the song is about West Virginia. It’s not about Western Virginia.

Bill originally wanted to write the song about his home state of Massachusetts, but couldn’t get the cadence and syllable count right.

Danoff and Nivert opened for John Denver in DC in 1970. Later that night they played the song for Denver who loved it. They all stayed up that night finalizing the lyrics.

John Denver had not yet even been to West Virginia when he recorded the song.

Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River were added because they sounded poetic. They are also physically present in Jefferson County, WV.

Video: John Denver playing Country Roads at dedication of Mountaineer Field in 1980.

It’s a beautiful song and I love hearing it, especially after Mountaineer wins!

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Jackson Blake was a rising star heading into the playoffs, but now? The Carolina Hurricanes have a breakout superstar on their hands—and he’s just getting started. The future is bright in Raleigh!

#SoundTheSiren

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Congrats to the Penguins on drafting a defensemen in the first round for the next 3-4 years.

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Australian discovers Texas Roadhouse…

First, he calls it a “fancy restaurant,” and he couldn’t be more wrong. Texas Roadhouse isn’t just a fancy ole restaurant. It’s a giant slice of heaven brought down to earth.

This man loves the bread, the free refills, the service.

In response to those outside the US complaining about tipping there: “You don’t have to tip… you WANT to tip. These are the most wonderful people on earth.”

“I don’t even know why some of you Americans are so angry all the time; you guys have Texas Roadhouse in your country.”

You got that right. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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