Ohio Lighthouses reveals a multitude of stories about the structures along Lake Erie. It chronicles make overs, such as the transformation of the 1821 Marblehead Lighthouse from ugly duckling to beautiful swan. It also documents heartbreaking tales, like the story of the fire at the Green Island Lighthouse that started during a New Year's dinner while the lighthouse keeper's son watched from a mile away on South Bass Island; he, along with friends, unable to come to the rescue in a snowstorm. It touches on the strength of Mother Nature, such as late one fall when a blizzard struck as two lighthouse keepers were preparing to leave the Ashtabula Lighthouse for the winter. For three days, waves washed over the lighthouse in sub-zero temperatures, and water froze as it fell. The sun came out on the fourth day, but the men found themselves unable to open the door. Other interesting histories include those of the lost lighthouse, a disappearing lighthouse sinking into Lake Erie, a Romanesque lighthouse 8 miles from shore, the wood lighthouse on a slightly sinful island, the lighthouse built to last forever but slated for the wrecking ball, and more. Title: Journey through the History of Ohio's Lighthouses Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Date: 6/20/2011 New from Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series is Ohio Lighthouses. In over 200 vintage photographs, local authors Wil and Pat O'Connell share the history of the area's lighthouses. Ohio Lighthouses reveals a multitude of stories about the structures along Lake Erie. It chronicles renovations such as the transformation of the 1821 Marblehead Lighthouse from ugly duckling to beautiful swan. It also documents heartbreaking tales like the story of the fire at the Green Island Lighthouse that started during a New Year's dinner while the lighthouse keeper's son watched from a mile away on South Bass Island; he, along with friends, unable to come to the rescue in a snowstorm. It touches on the strength of Mother Nature such as late one fall when a blizzard struck as two lighthouse keepers were preparing to leave the Ashtabula Lighthouse for the winter. For three days, waves washed over the lighthouse in sub-zero temperatures and water froze as it fell. The sun came out on the fourth day, but the men found themselves unable to open the door. Other interesting histories include those of the lost lighthouse, a disappearing lighthouse sinking into Lake Erie, a Romanesque lighthouse 8 miles from shore, the wood lighthouse on a slightly sinful island, the lighthouse built to last forever but slated for the wrecking ball, and more. Highlights of Ohio Lighthouses include: ? World Famous Shipwrecks ? Lighthouses at Famous Cedar Point ? Most Beloved Lighthouses ? Haunted Lighthouses and Entombed Keepers Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. Title: Book illuminates Marblehead lighthouse Author: Ron Simon Publisher: Mansfield News Journal Date: 6/22/2011 It has been way too long since I've driven up to Marblehead's old lighthouse. Provided the place is not overrun by tourists, it's a great place to set up a chair and watch the waves roll into the rocks. One reason I've put that trip off has been weather. The other is the trip up through the lake plains is downright boring. The reason this idea popped up is a new book called "Ohio Lighthouses." A review copy of the book, which just became available last Monday, was stuffed into my letterbox at the News Journal. I may have retired, but the mailbox stays pretty active. The authors of this book are Wil and Pat O'Connell. It was one of those "Images of America" books that are filled with old black-and-white photos. Nearly every corner of Ohio, not to mention the U.S., has been featured in these local history books. One of them, "Mansfield" by Tim McKee, is already on my shelves. I must have two or three dozen of these "Images" books. Most of them are photo albums of old-time railroad depots in Ohio and some books on city streetcar systems in Akron and Toledo plus other cities like Erie and Buffalo. When I pass through a new area and see a bookstore, I stop in to see if there is an "Images" book about that area's local history. Railroads and streetcar systems are what I prefer. But lighthouses are a pretty good subject for me. I love the lake shore as do so many of you reading this. Marblehead is one of our favorite stops. According to a news release from Arcadia Publishing, the O'Connells have spent the past 20 years photographing Ohio's Lake Erie lighthouses. But most of