We begin with the very first issue of The Chesaning Argus, brought to us courtesy of its two young publishers, Dewitt Clinton Ashmun and George La Munyon. The village had benefited from having its own locally produced news sources in the past, but had been without a regular newspaper ever since The Chesaning Times had ceased publication in 1874.
1876 is an especially noteworthy moment in local history because of the notorious “Chesaning Murder” that took place in the fall. But there was another scandal, earlier in that same year, that also managed to garner considerable attention from newspapers across the country.
While Chesaning had at least a few pioneer newspapers that covered local happenings, little record of them has survived down to the present day. Here are some news items from other sources that provide a glimpse into the early history of our village…
While Chesaning had at least a few pioneer newspapers that covered local happenings, little record of them has survived down to the present day. Here are some news items from other sources that provide a glimpse into the early history of our village…
While Chesaning had at least a few pioneer newspapers that covered local happenings, little record of them has survived down to the present day. Here are some news items from other sources that provide a glimpse into the early history of our village…
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