Meet George Garfield Dodge 1880-1960, a lifelong resident of Twinsburg. He was born and raised on the farm his grandfather, George Griswold Dodge built. He left school at the age of 11 to help his ailing father run the family farm. His sister’s married and moved away. He married and remained on the farm with …
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Jul 01
Alma Roach Mercer
Ninety years ago, the small town of Twinsburg, Ohio, was filled with excitement and pride as one of their own, a 10th grader named Alma Roach, became the 1933 National Spelling Bee Champion. This remarkable achievement was celebrated by the town’s 1,241 residents, marking a significant moment in Twinsburg’s history. Alma Roach, sponsored by the …
