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The Wadsworth Meteorite
On the morning of March 17, 2026, a bolide was observed streaking across Lake Erie toward northeastern Ohio. Sonic booms were heard in the Cleveland area, and doorbell cameras captured images of…
Orton Geological Museum Celebrates America 250
The Orton Geological Museum, in collaboration with the Ohio Statehouse Museum and the ODNR Division of Geological Survey, is celebrating America 250 with a Fossil Fest at the Ohio Statehouse. The…
Curating an Historical Geological Collection
In 2025, much of the historic 19th century geological collection reposited at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, was transferred to the Orton Geological Museum for long-term safekeeping…
History-Making Worm
Worms play important roles in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems but rarely make the news. This is especially true for fossil worms. However, earlier this month, a new fossil worm described…