Ira Rupp Public Library- Port Clinton, OH

The library in Port Clinton contains city directories, historical atlases, collections of oral histories, books, and microfilm. In addition, the library makes available a number of research databases of interest to genealogists and others.

The following local newspapers are available on microfilm at the library.

• The Daily News, 1956- 1969
• Ottawa County Democrat, 1857- 1864
• Ottawa County Herald, 1906- 1928
• Ottawa County News, 1865- 1956
• Ottawa County News Democrat, 1894- 1929
• Ottawa County Union, 1869- 1871
• The Peninsular News, 1916- 1987 (partial)
• Port Clinton Herald and Republican, 1937- 1969
• Port Clinton News Herald, 1969- present
• The Port Clinton Progressive Times, 1922- 1931
• Port Clinton Republican Herald, 1927- 1936

This is a tremendous amount of newspapers to go over for obituaries.

Good luck in your search. The library is located at

310 Madison St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452