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Local History Archives - August 2024

William Weaver

Published August 23, 2024 Submitted by: Renee

The obituary of William Weaver, an early pioneer of Greene County, recounts his full life.

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Toe and Bump Fishing

Published August 9, 2024 Submitted by: Renee

In 1919, Senator [Solomon E.] Bronson explained toe fishing and bump fishing to his fellow senators as they debated a fish and game bill.

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Local History Newsletter

Published August 2, 2024 Submitted by: Renee

If you would like to receive a new quarterly e-newsletter, History Footnotes, which will include upcoming events, event recaps, new collections, donations received and local history book release information, click here.

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