Two Elizabeth Township boys who loved baseball were the McDaniel brothers. Elwood McDaniel, one of three pitchers for the 1937 Betsy Bearcats team, and his older brother, Orville (Mick), who had also played for Elizabeth High School and graduated in 1936, were both very competitive baseball players in their day. They both played baseball well...

Baseball was first broadcast over radio waves in the early 1920s. By the mid 1930s, many families in this part of Ohio would listen to the Cincinnati Reds’ games on the radio. By 1960, most folks watched baseball on television. We still enjoy that as sports fans today. Baseball was a great team sport for a smaller school. Elizabeth High School...

We are counting down to the Betsy Bearcats Classic Softball Tournament and Ice Cream Social on July 14 at Elizabeth Township Community Center. While we do that, let's talk a little bit more about Elizabeth Township's history regarding baseball and softball. For the next two weeks we will share a series of...

This is always a fun community day! Softball, ice cream, hotdogs, snacks, playground, a 50/50 raffle and visiting with friends and neighbors. Come join us! 1 PM at the Elizabeth Township Community Center.

Each year, Elizabeth Township Historical Society places flags on the graves of all Veterans buried in Elizabeth Township Historic District cemeteries for Memorial Day (also known as Decoration Day). Volunteers ensure each Veteran has a flag in a holder next to their headstone. We believe it is important to recognize the sacrifice these men and...

... buried at Knoop Cemetery on the Miami County Park Districts Lost Creek Reserve. The picturesque setting under the tall trees at the old Knoop Homestead provided the perfect backdrop for the meaningful service. It was a memorable day. There were many people gathered to honor the three soldiers: Private Eli Dye Musician John E. Strong Bugler...

A HUGE Thank You to local historian, Bernard Vogel, for his informative presentation entitled Mill Stones and Saw Blades, and to hosts, Joe and Melissa Duer, of Historic Staley Farm and Indian Creek Distillery for the tour of the Staley grist mill and sawmill. It was an interesting look back in time. And as always, thank you to our wonderful...