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Ohio history feels extra magical at these castle-like places, where towers, turrets, and old stories share the spotlight.

A Crystal City hotel is celebrating its completed redesign and a soon-to-come "land and sea"-themed restaurant at the property. Local leaders and staff at the Westin Crystal City cut the ribbon on the ...

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Sun Temple is one of the most extraordinary ancient monuments of India. It attracts tourists, historians and architects from all over the world. If you've ever had an inquiry about what is the ...

Bradly Rakowski took a serious look at the Kilbourne-Mead House in Old Town last year and secured it through a $1 deal.

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Senior editor Calista Sprague reports on developments in the area rug business, including a look at both heirloom and modern rugs, a discussion abut shifts in fiber use, and an analysis of the shifts ...

A Kerrobert-area non-profit society is seeking help to preserve the community's historic courthouse, which also happens to house the local municipal office and other agencies.