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When "ThisWeek Worthington News" ceased publication after its January 26, 2023 issue, 98 years of local, weekly newspapers in Worthington ended. Our March exhibit looks back on decades of Worthington's newspapers.

Autumn is officially here, and with it every apple-lover's favorite time of year. Our October exhibit celebrates the history of an orchard that operated north of Worthington for nearly 50 years: the Brown Fruit Farm.

With Stafford Village in the news – plans call for a portion of it to be razed this summer and new units constructed – Worthington Memory chronicles the development almost 50 years ago of the lively little village that took root within the bounds of Old Worthington, a community intended specifica

School bells are ringing once more and with another school year underway, let's focus on those elements of school that stoke our nostalgia and tug on our reminiscent heartstrings. Worthington has a long history of fun and learning, so step inside our September exhibit and enjoy!

For over 80 years, Worthington was home to a residential psychiatric treatment program. 2016 marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Harding Hospital; learn more by browsing our August exhibit.

This month, Northwest Library is 20 years-old! Step inside our April exhibit to look back on two decades of library services.

Got yarn? Our July exhibit celebrates the skill Worthington residents have shown through the decades with needlework, knitting, sewing, quilting and other fiber arts.

What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by recognizing the remarkable achievements of the women of Worthington?

As the final ferocious battles of World War I raged through the fall of 1918, distracted Worthington residents fretted about the fates of the some 50 local men who fought overseas. Another invisible, but just as deadly, foe would soon amplify their fears.

Rush Creek Village turns 70 years old this year. Our September exhibit pays homage to this one-of-a-kind neighborhood.

Food is the way into the hearts of many, with diners looking for experiences that range from the nostalgic to the adventurous.

Humans have long been described as political animals, though we also are frequently cautioned against making hot-button issues like politics a conversation topic.

In the United States, a turbulent political landscape is nothing new. A century ago, the topic of alcohol stirred feelings strong enough to divide the country.

Worthingtonians have a history of convening in the spirit of service and celebration, and in support of common causes.

The holiday season is upon us! This month's exhibit gives a nod to the ways, both traditional and unique, that Worthington residents through the decades have celebrated this special time of year.

If you have any literary affinity whatsoever, you're probably aware November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. Each November, aspiring and established authors alike sit down to hammer out an entire draft for a novel in just one month.

National Library Week is April 8-14, and what better way to celebrate than by looking back at the 215-year history of libraries in Worthington.

Since 1803, when its founders set aside land for a village green, open spaces and gardens have been an important part of life in Worthington.

Senior portraits, group photos and the ever-popular candid snapshot-- yearbooks are as much a part of American high school culture as Friday night football and the prom. Our September exhibit pays homage to nearly a century of the yearbook tradition at Worthington Schools.

Spring is in the air! We invite you to celebrate both National Poetry Month and the long-awaited arrival of spring buds and blossoms by looking through some of our scrapbook and news items that feature gardens and poetry.

Forty years ago this month, the Old Rectory traveled through downtown Worthington to its current home on West New England Avenue as the headquarters of the Worthington Historical Society. Our July exhibit looks back at the events that led to the house's journey.

The chill in the air signals it's time to haul out the holiday decorations, toss the football and enjoy a cup of hot cider. Bundle up for this month's exhibit, which observes the turning of the seasons in Worthington.

When "Swim time!" rang out over the loudspeaker for the very first time on Sunday, August 15, 1954, Worthington families could finally take the plunge in their own community pool.