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Liberty Center, Ohio

Liberty Center is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,108 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office has been in operation at Liberty Center since 1858. The village derives its name from Liberty Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, all land.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,109 people, 424 households, and 306 families living in the village. The population density was 1,060.9 PD/sqmi. There were 449 housing units at an average density of 429.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.29% White, 0.09% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 424 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,395, and the median income for a family was $46,302. Males had a median income of $35,848 versus $21,597 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,966. About 3.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,180 people, 446 households, and 316 families living in the village. The population density was 1134.6 PD/sqmi. There were 485 housing units at an average density of 466.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 446 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 33.9 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

Education
Public education for the village is administered by the Liberty Center Local School District.

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Malinta, Ohio

Malinta is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.

History
Malinta was platted in 1880. The village derives its name from Elizabeth Malinta Bensing, the daughter of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Malinta since 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 265 people, 102 households, and 70 families living in the village. The population density was 344.2 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 150.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.0% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the village was 36.2 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 285 people, 113 households, and 77 families living in the village. The population density was 369.8 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 154.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.84% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 1.05% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.96% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,344, and the median income for a family was $47,679. Males had a median income of $37,188 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,087. About 2.5% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education
Public education for the village is administered by the Patrick Henry Local School District.

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McClure, Ohio

McClure is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 700 at the 2020 census.

History
McClure was laid out in the late 1870s, and named after John McClure, an original owner of the town site.

In the 1960s and the first half of the 1970s, McClure had the distinction of being the last place in Ohio with a manual telephone system. Since the installation of the first telephone system in the 1890s, by The Ohio Bell Telephone Co., residents used the same method to signal their town's operator; they turned a crank on their phone. The operator in most cases knew their voice or knew the person being called.

When Ohio Bell refused to run lines to McClure's rural residents, they formed a separate company, with volunteer labor used to build lines connecting the residents. The new company in 1908 bought the Bell equipment, and in 1909 changed its name to the Citizens Mutual Telephone Co. Long Distance calls were routed via Bell System equipment in Napoleon to the toll center in Maumee, and onward.

In the 1940s, the company opened a five-circuit toll line to Bowling Green, replacing the two-line circuit to Napoleon for long distance traffic. In the 1960s, realizing the need to modernize, the Citizens board began to consider selling the company. In February 1968, members of the Citizens Mutual Co. circulated a ballot asking members if they wished to modernize their system. In late 1969, the Citizen's Mutual board voted to be acquired by Otto Miller of Liberty Center. Otto Miller renamed the company to its present name: McClure Telephone Company.

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission approved the $100,000 sale in August 1971. The company spent the next several years building a new central office and running new lines to its nearly 500 subscribers. In November 1975, McClure residents at last gave up their hand-cranked magneto telephones.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.50 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 725 people, 288 households, and 196 families residing in the village. The population density was 1450.0 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 638.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 288 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 37.4 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 761 people, 285 households, and 208 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,539.5 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 623.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.58% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 1.71% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.73% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,982, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,433. About 4.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Working Girl

Working Girl is a 1988 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols, written by Kevin Wade, and starring Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, and Melanie Griffith. Its plot follows an ambitious secretary from Staten Island who takes over her new boss's role while the boss is laid up with a broken leg. The secretary, who has been going to business night school, pitches a profitable idea, only to have the boss attempt to take credit.

The film's opening sequence follows Manhattan-bound commuters on the Staten Island Ferry accompanied by Carly Simon's song "Let the River Run", for which she received the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television, making her the first artist to win this trio of awards for a song composed and written, as well as performed, entirely by a single artist. The film was met with critical acclaim, and was a major box office success, grossing a worldwide total of $103 million.

Working Girl was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Griffith, while both Weaver and Joan Cusack were nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The film won four Golden Globes (from six nominations), including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Griffith, and Best Supporting Actress for Weaver. It also received three BAFTA nominations: Best Actress for Griffith, Best Supporting Actress for Weaver, and Best Original Score for Simon.

Plot
Tess McGill is a working-class woman from Staten Island who dreams of climbing the corporate ladder to an executive position. Despite holding a business degree earned through years of evening classes, her boss and male co-workers at the stockbroker firm in lower Manhattan where she works as a secretary treat her like a bimbo, even though they benefit from her intelligence and business instincts. After reaching her limit with her boss's humiliations, Tess dramatically quits.

Tess then lands a job as an administrative assistant to Katharine Parker, a young associate in Mergers and Acquisitions. Katharine seems supportive, though condescending, toward Tess, encouraging her to learn from her and share her ideas. When Tess shares her idea for a proposed purchase of a radio network by Trask Industries, Katharine is skeptical that Tess could have come up with it herself and agrees to look into it. She later tells Tess it will not work out.

When Katharine breaks her leg skiing, she asks Tess to house-sit. While there, Tess discovers meeting notes that reveal Katharine plans to pass off the Trask Industries idea as her own. She then returns home to find her live-in boyfriend, Mick, having sex with another woman. Doubly heartbroken, Tess decides to use Katharine's office and connections to present herself as an executive and move forward with the Trask merger. She schedules a meeting with Jack Trainer, a mergers and acquisitions associate from another company.

The night before the meeting, Tess has her friend Cyn cut her hair to look more professional. She also begins borrowing Katharine's more stylish and expensive clothing to dress the part. In an attempt to meet Jack Trainer prior to the meeting, Tess attends a dinner on Katharine’s behalf, hosted by his firm. Jack is attracted to and approaches Tess at the bar but does not reveal his name, even after she inquires whether he knows Jack Trainer. Tess eventually leaves and he follows, taking her back to his apartment after she passes out in a cab from a combination of Valium and alcohol.

Tess leaves early the next morning, believing them to have slept together, to attend her meeting with Jack and is surprised to see he is the man from the previous night. They both feign non-recognition. Although Tess lacks confidence during the meeting with Jack and his associates and leaves thinking it was a failure, Jack soon arrives at her office, telling her they did not sleep together and that he wants to move forward with her idea. Together, they prepare the financials for the merger proposal. Jack is initially confused by Tess's apparently unorthodox methods of doing business, such as approaching Trask at his daughter's wedding to get around his various corporate associates, but comes to find her exciting after years of feeling as though he's in a slump.

Trask agrees to go forward with the merger, and as Tess and Jack collaborate together, they fall in love and begin a relationship. While in bed with Jack, Tess is tempted to confess that she is a secretary, not an executive, but stops herself after discovering Jack is also involved with Katharine, whom he planned to break up with before her injury.

Katharine returns home on the day of the meeting finalizing the merger, and while Tess is helping her get settled, Katharine brings up the Trask merger, saying she was intending to take it to Jack and give Tess credit eventually, but was restricted due to Jack’s strict ethical code preventing him from looking at other’s work without verifying the source after being accused of stealing himself. Jack arrives, having reluctantly agreed to visit Katharine, and rejects her advances and suggestions that they marry, but stops short of ending the relationship. He leaves abruptly to get to the Trask meeting. Katharine discovers Tess's deception while looking through the appointment book Tess had left behind.

At the Trask meeting, Tess asks Jack whether he has ever been accused of stealing, which he denies. He confesses his love for Tess, but as the meeting begins, Katharine barges in and reveals Tess's deception, accusing her of stealing the merger idea. Feeling she can't defend herself, Tess leaves, apologizing profusely. Katharine takes Tess's place at the conference table.

Days later, Tess is clearing out her desk, having been fired, and encounters Jack in the lobby. He is going upstairs with Katharine and Trask to continue work on the merger. Katharine mocks Tess, leading to a confrontation. Jack defends Tess to Trask, demanding she be allowed to lead the merger. When Tess reveals there's a hole in the deal, Trask at last gives her a chance to explain and prove that the idea was hers. He in turn confronts Katharine, who is unable to do the same. He promises to have her fired for her actions and offers Tess an entry-level position, which she happily accepts. Tess and Jack embrace and renew their relationship.

On her first day at Trask, Tess arrives at her office and finds a woman, Alice, inside using the phone. She initially assumes she is Alice's secretary, but then realizes that Alice is, in fact, her secretary. Tess tells her they'll work together as colleagues, showing she will be very different from Katharine. Finally, Tess calls her friend Cyn from her own office to tell her she has made it.

Development
Screenwriter Kevin Wade was inspired to write the screenplay after visiting New York City in 1984 and witnessing throngs of career women walking through the streets in tennis shoes while carrying their high-heels.

Casting
Melanie Griffith read the screenplay for Working Girl over a year before the production began, and expressed interest in playing the role of Tess McGill. Approximately a year later, Mike Nichols agreed to direct the film after reading the screenplay while shooting his film Biloxi Blues in Alaska. Following Nichols' attachment, Griffith had a formal audition for the role. Molly Ringwald auditioned but was deemed "too young." Nichols was so determined for Griffith to have the part that he threatened to drop out of the production if the studio, 20th Century Fox, would not hire her.

Following the casting of Sigourney Weaver and Harrison Ford—both major stars at that point—the studio agreed to cast Griffith, as they felt Weaver and Ford's involvement gave them a higher chance of box-office success.

Filming
Principal photography of Working Girl began on February 16, 1988, in New York City. Many scenes were shot in the New Brighton section of Staten Island in New York City. One half-day of shooting to complete the skiing accident scene took place in New Jersey. Four different buildings portrayed the offices of Petty Marsh—1 State Street Plaza; the Midday Club, which served as the company's club room; the lobby of 7 World Trade Center (one of the buildings destroyed in the September 11 attacks); and the reading floor of the L. F. Rothschild Building. One Chase Manhattan Plaza was featured at the end of the film as the Trask Industries building. Filming completed on April 27, 1988, with the final sequence being shot on the Staten Island Ferry.

Throughout the shoot, Griffith was in the midst of struggling with a years-long alcohol and cocaine addiction, which at times interfered with the shoot. "There were a lot of things that happened on Working Girl that I did that were not right," Griffith recalled in 2019. "It was the late '80s. There was a lot going on party-wise in New York. There was a lot of cocaine. There was a lot of temptation." After Nichols realized that Griffith had arrived on set high on cocaine, the shoot was temporarily shut down for 24 hours. Griffith elaborated on the experience:

"Mike got so mad at me, he wouldn't talk to me. Mike Haley, the first [assistant director], just came up and said, 'We're shutting down. Go home', and I knew I was in so much trouble. … The next morning he (Nichols) took me to breakfast and said, 'Here's what's going to happen. You're going to pay for last night out of your pocket. We're not going to report you to the studio, but you have to pay for what it cost', and it was $80,000. They wanted to get my attention and they really did. It was a very humbling, embarrassing experience, but I learned a lot from it."

Three weeks after filming was completed, Griffith entered a rehabilitation facility to receive treatment for her addiction. Ironically, according to the biography Mike Nichols: A Life, written by Mark Harris, Nichols had been battling a cocaine addiction of his own around the same time.

Music
The film's main theme "Let the River Run" was written, arranged, and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, and won her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award for Best Original Song, making Simon the first artist to win this trio of awards for a song written, as well as performed, entirely by a single artist. As a single, "Let the River Run" reached No. 49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in early 1989.

The film's additional soundtrack was scored by Simon and Rob Mounsey. The soundtrack album was released by Arista Records on August 29, 1989, and peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard 200.

Box office
The film was released in the United States on December 21, 1988, in 1,051 theaters and grossed $4.7 million on its opening weekend. It went on to make $63.8 million in North America and $39.2 million in the rest of the world for a worldwide total of $103 million.

Home media
Working Girl was released on VHS and Laserdisc in 1989 by CBS/Fox Video; "Family Portrait", one of the shorts from The Tracey Ullman Show featuring The Simpsons, was included before the movie on the VHS release. The film was released on DVD on April 17, 2001, by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Special features included two theatrical trailers and three TV spots. The film was released on Blu-ray on January 6, 2015. The special features from the DVD release were carried over for the Blu-ray release.

Critical response
Working Girl received critical acclaim upon release. It has an 83% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 reviews, and an average score of 7/10. The site's consensus is; "A buoyant corporate Cinderella story, Working Girl has the right cast, right story, and right director to make it all come together." The film also has a weighted average score of 73 out of 100 at Metacritic based on reviews from 17 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale.

Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert gave the film four out of four stars and wrote, "The plot of Working Girl is put together like clockwork. It carries you along while you're watching it, but reconstruct it later and you'll see the craftsmanship". In her review for the Washington Post, Rita Kempley described Melanie Griffith as "luminous as Marilyn Monroe, as adorable as one of Disney's singing mice. She clearly has the stuff of a megastar, and the movie glows from her". Janet Maslin, in her review for The New York Times, wrote, "Mike Nichols, who directed Working Girl, also displays an uncharacteristically blunt touch, and in its later stages the story remains lively but seldom has the perceptiveness or acuity of Mr. Nichols's best work". In his review for Time, Richard Corliss wrote, "Kevin Wade shows this in his smart screenplay, which is full of the atmospheric pressures that allow stars to collide. Director Mike Nichols knows this in his bones. He encourages Weaver to play (brilliantly) an airy shrew. He gives Ford a boyish buoyancy and Griffith the chance to be a grownup mesmerizer".

Honors
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
 * 2002: AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions – No. 91
 * 2004: AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs:
 * "Let the River Run" – No. 91
 * 2006: AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers – No. 87

Television
Working Girl was also made into a short-lived NBC television series in 1990, starring Sandra Bullock as Tess McGill. It lasted 12 episodes.

Theatre
A Broadway musical version is in the works as of 2017, with a score to be written by Cyndi Lauper from Fox Stage Productions and Aged in Wood Productions. For Aged in Wood, the producers were Robyn Goodman and Josh Fiedler. Instead of a production company on Working Girl, the musical adaptation was switched to a license production by Aged in Wood Productions since Disney took over ownership of Fox Stage in 2019.

Reboot
A reboot of Working Girl has reported to be in development at Hulu, with Ilana Peña adapting the script. Selena Gomez is in talks to produce.

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Napoleon, Ohio

Napoleon is a city in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River 44 mi southwest of Toledo. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 8,862.

History
The area around the town was once known as "the Great Black Swamp". This area was opened to European settlement following the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794, which took place about 26 miles to the east. The City of Napoleon was founded in 1832 and named for French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The Miami and Erie Canal was finished in 1843, bringing German immigrants to the area. By the 1880s, the town had more than 3,000 residents; the population growth due in part to the town's location on the Miami and Erie Canal and two separate railroad lines. At the time, most employment existed through businesses which made products for farmers in the surrounding countryside.

Four buildings in Napoleon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the county courthouse, the sheriff's house and jail, First Presbyterian Church, and St. Augustine's Catholic Church.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.59 sqmi, of which 6.19 sqmi is land and 0.40 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,749 people, 3,640 households, and 2,325 families residing in the city. The population density was 1413.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,063 housing units at an average density of 656.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.

There were 3,640 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,318 people, 3,813 households, and 2,470 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,668.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,066 housing units at an average density of 727.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.63% White, 0.84% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 3.52% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.

There were 3,813 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,467, and the median income for a family was $45,776. Males had a median income of $33,702 versus $23,475 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,078. About 18.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 99 or over.

Economy
Napoleon's economy is based on the manufacturing of a variety of goods. A major employer is the world's largest Campbell's Soup Company plant, located on the southeastern end of the city; also Tenneco owns one of their largest Elastomer Plants there.

Clear Channel Communications owns the local radio station licensed to Napoleon, WNDH 103.1 FM "The One", which features a classic hits music format.

Education
The Napoleon Area City School District operates one public elementary school (preschool through 6th grade), one public middle school (7th and 8th grades), and one high school, Napoleon High School. Napoleon is also home to St. Paul Lutheran school, St. John Lutheran School, and St. Augustine Catholic school, which provide grades preschool through eighth (8th) grade.

The city has the main branch of the Napoleon Public Library.

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New Bavaria, Ohio

New Bavaria is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census.

History
New Bavaria was platted in 1882. The village was named after Bavaria, in Germany, the native land of a large share of the first settlers. A post office called New Bavaria has been in operation since 1848.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 99 people, 40 households, and 25 families living in the village. The population density was 1414.3 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 628.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White and 2.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 40 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the village was 35.8 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 35 households, and 21 families living in the village. The population density was 1,263.5 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 631.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.72% White and 1.28% Asian. The ancestry make up was 40.8% German, 11.8% American, 11.8% Swedish, 3.9% Italian, 2.6% Swiss, and 2.6% of other ancestries.

There were 35 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $36,667 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,371. There were 9.5% of families and 6.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Public education for the village is administered by the Holgate Local School District.

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Greenfield, Ohio

Greenfield is a village in Highland and Ross counties, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,339.

History
Greenfield was named for its rural appearance, and was founded by General Duncan McArthur in 1799.

Most of Greenfield's early settlers moved to Ohio to work in anti-slavery efforts. In April 1833, the Abolition Society of Paint Valley was founded. Its main effort was to educate and do missionary work in the stance of ending slavery. The Abolition Society of Paint Valley was later disbanded but was quickly re-organized as the Greenfield Antislavery Society. Records become thin due to the large number of citizens helping African Americans to gain freedom. Greenfield played a major part in the ending of slavery. Former slaves passed through the area on their way to Canada during the operation of the Underground Railroad with much help from Greenfield's community members.

In 1893, the first African American owned car company was first founded in Greenfield. The C.R. Patterson and Sons company started as a horse-drawn buggy company but later produced cars, buses, and trucks. C.R. Patterson, alongside J.P. Lowe, moved to Greenfield where they founded the car company. The C.R. Patterson and Sons car company provided Greenfield schools buses to conduct routes. Other industries in Greenfield include Ruckers Quarry, which day and night quarried stone such as limestone on a large scale for the Cincinnati market. Another industry was Harps Manufacturing which was most well known for the Never-fail Oil Can, which was originally designed by Eugene Arnott but then perfected by Harp's Manufacturing.

Edward Lee McClain High School opened on September 23, 1915. People who wished to attend paid a fee of 15 cents for admission. It was the first school in Ohio to have an indoor swimming pool, which is still there today, with minor construction revisions.

In 1988, the 29.5-mile railroad line connecting the city to the national rail network was scheduled to be decommissioned, but Greenfield bought it for $2.4 million and kept it operational in order to retain a transportation outlet for the local manufacturing industry. This also made the city the smallest in the U.S. to own its own rail line.

Historic sites
Much of Greenfield's early history concentrates on the Travellers' Rest Inn at the eastern end of Jefferson Street. Constructed in 1812, it was the village's first stone building. It also served as its first post office, and was the space for its first doctor's office. Now operated as a museum, the inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Samuel Smith House and Tannery is also listed on the National Register.

Geography
Greenfield is located almost entirely in Highland County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.06 sqmi, all land.

Climate
Greenfield receives an annual average of 38 inches of rain, and averages 25 inches of snow. Both averages are very similar to those of the United States. Greenfield averages 173 sunny days and 128 rainy days. The average high temperature in July is 84 degrees and the average low in January is 20.6 degrees.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,639 people, 1,829 households, and 1,148 families residing in the city. The population density was 2251.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,141 housing units at an average density of 1039.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,829 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,906 people, 1,955 households, and 1,253 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,536.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,099 housing units at an average density of 1,085.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.78% White, 2.20% African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 1,955 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,805, and the median income for a family was $36,952. Males had a median income of $32,156 versus $21,352 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,306. About 12.3% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government
As of 2018, Greenfield's village council consists of Phil Clyburn, Amie Ernst, Brenda Losey, and Dr. Eric Borsini.

Other officials include City Manager Todd Wilkin, Finance Director Gary Lewis, Police Chief Jeremiah Oyer, Law Director Hannah Bivens, and Clerk of Council Sherry Parker.

Education
Greenfield Exempted Village Schools operates three elementary schools (Rainsboro, Buckskin, and Greenfield Elementary), one middle school, and McClain High School.

Greenfield has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.

Notable people

 * Samuel McChord Crothers, essayist and Unitarian divine
 * Otway Curry, poet and legislator
 * David T. Daniels, Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture
 * Don Grate, professional baseball and basketball player
 * Noble Edward Irwin, United States Navy rear admiral
 * Wenona Marlin, suffragist
 * Brad Martin, country music artist
 * David Noggle, jurist
 * Charles Richard Patterson, African-American carriage manufacturer and civil rights activist.
 * Frederick Patterson, the first African-American automobile manufacturer
 * Johnny Paycheck, country singer

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Highland, Ohio

Highland is a village in Fairfield Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census.

History
Highland was originally called Lexington, and under the latter name laid out in 1816.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 93 households, and 65 families living in the village. The population density was 1494.1 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 617.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.8% African American, 1.2% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 33 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 283 people, 108 households, and 77 families living in the village. The population density was 1,713.5 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 696.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.11% White, 0.71% African American, 0.35% from other races, and 2.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,005. About 5.1% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * James G. Polk, U.S. congressman

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Hillsboro, Ohio

Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States, approximately 35 mi west of Chillicothe and 50 mi east of Cincinnati. The population was 6,481 at the 2020 census.

History
Hillsboro was platted in 1807, and most likely named for the hills near the original town site. One of the late 19th century's largest reform organizations, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union that went on to play important roles in achieving women's suffrage and prohibition, was founded in Hillsboro in 1873.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.43 sqmi, all land.

Hillsboro is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 50 and 62 and State Routes 73, 124, 138, and 247.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,605 people, 2,755 households, and 1,612 families living in the city. The population density was 1216.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,181 housing units at an average density of 585.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 5.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 2,755 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,368 people, 2,686 households, and 1,633 families living in the city. The population density was 1,227.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,971 housing units at an average density of 572.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.58% White, 6.39% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 2,686 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,998, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $30,984 versus $22,665 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,400. About 13.5% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Hillsboro has produced steel alloy bells, which were shipped around the world.

Arts and culture
Since 1976 the city hosts the "Festival of the Bells" during the fourth of July weekend.

Hillsboro has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.

Education

Hillsboro City Schools operates two public elementary schools, one middle school, and Hillsboro High School. Parochial schools in Hillsboro include Hillsboro Christian Academy and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School.

The Central Campus of Southern State Community College is located within the city.

Newspapers

 * The Highland County Press — weekly
 * The Times-Gazette — daily except Sunday and Monday

Radio

 * WLRU-LP - Catholic programming
 * WSRW — country music format

Notable people

 * John J. Ballentine, U.S. Navy admiral
 * R. N. Baskin, mayor of Salt Lake City (1892 – 1895)
 * Milton Caniff, cartoonist (Terry and the Pirates, Steve Canyon)
 * Joe Crawford, Major League Baseball Player
 * Edwin Hamilton Davis, physician and archaeologist
 * Jonas R. Emrie, U.S. Representative, and postmaster of Hillsboro (1939 - 1941)
 * Hugh Fullerton, sportswriter who exposed the 1919 Black Sox Scandal
 * Drew Hastings, comedian and former mayor of the city
 * Joseph J. McDowell, U.S. Representative
 * Bob McEwen, U.S. Representative (1981 - 1993)
 * William H. McSurely, Illinois state legislator and judge
 * Jacob J. Pugsley, U.S. Representative
 * Moses F. Shinn, Methodist Episcopal Church minister
 * John Armstrong Smith, U.S. Representative (1869 - 1873)
 * Eliza Thompson, temperance advocate who inspired the founding of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
 * Allen Trimble, 8th & 10th Governor of Ohio (1822, 1826 - 1830)
 * Kirby White, MLB player
 * Wilbur M. White, U.S. Representative
 * Jimmy Yeary, country singer and songwriter

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Leesburg, Ohio

Leesburg is a village in Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,273 at the 2020 census.

History
Leesburg was laid out in 1802, and named after Leesburg, Virginia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,314 people, 513 households, and 344 families living in the village. The population density was 1123.1 PD/sqmi. There were 579 housing units at an average density of 494.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 513 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 33.8 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,253 people, 501 households, and 344 families living in the village. The population density was 1,560.0 PD/sqmi. There were 538 housing units at an average density of 669.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.48% White, 0.64% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 501 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,653, and the median income for a family was $45,893. Males had a median income of $30,865 versus $22,112 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,531. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Fairfield Local Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school and high school, all combined. Fairfield Local Schools opened in 1824. This coming year marks Fairfield’s bicentennial.

Leesburg has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.

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Mowrystown, Ohio

Mowrystown is a village in Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 385 at the 2020 census.

History
Mowrystown was laid out in 1829, and named after Abe Mowry, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, of which 0.48 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 360 people, 129 households, and 92 families living in the village. The population density was 750.0 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 316.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.7% White and 0.3% from two or more races.

There were 129 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the village was 34.8 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 373 people, 143 households, and 103 families living in the village. The population density was 772.8 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 335.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.66% White, 0.80% Pacific Islander, and 0.54% from two or more races.

There were 143 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,956, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,884. About 11.6% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mowrystown is the home of Whiteoak High School, home of the Whiteoak Wildcats.

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Sinking Spring, Ohio

Sinking Spring is a village in Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 118 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Sinking Spring has been in operation since 1817. The village was named for a losing stream near the original town site. This city was noted in the 1980s Sesame Street movie Follow That Bird.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 133 people, 53 households, and 37 families living in the village. The population density was 283.0 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 131.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 53 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the village was 45.2 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 158 people, 57 households, and 44 families living in the village. The population density was 337.6 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 134.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.47% White, 1.90% Native American, and 0.63% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,089. About 7.7% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 28.6% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Charles Willing Byrd, early Ohio political leader and jurist

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Laurelville, Ohio

Laurelville is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 512 at the 2020 census.

The Hocking State Forest is located near Laurelville.

History
Laurelville was laid out in 1871 by John and W. S. Albin, and Solomon Riegel. The village was named for the laurel growing near the original town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 527 people, 252 households, and 120 families living in the village. The population density was 2509.5 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 1342.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 252 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.4% were non-families. 47.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 39.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 256 households, and 136 families living in the village. The population density was 2,605.0 PD/sqmi. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 1,353.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.69% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 43.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,250, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,227 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,339. About 6.6% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 27.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Logan Elm Local School District operates an elementary school in the village.

Laurelville has a public library, a branch of the Logan-Hocking Public Library.

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Logan, Ohio

Logan is a city in and county seat of Hocking County, Ohio, United States, along the on the Hocking River about 43 mi southeast of Columbus. The population was 7,296 at the time of the 2020 census. The current mayor of Logan is Republican Greg Fraunfelter, who began a four-year term in January 2016 and was re-elected in 2019.

History
Residents named the town in honor of Chief Logan of the Mingo Indian tribe. He and his band lived in this area at the time of European-American settlement. Ohio Governor Thomas Worthington established the community in 1816.

Logan was incorporated as a city in 1839.

Logan was the first city in the state of Ohio to install a double roundabout. Located at the interchange of Ohio State Route 664 and U.S. Route 33, the roundabouts were officially opened to traffic on December 4, 2013.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.93 sqmi, of which 4.79 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,152 people, 2,982 households, and 1,831 families residing in the city. The population density was 1493.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,374 housing units at an average density of 704.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 2,982 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,704 people, 2,790 households, and 1,768 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,175.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,948 housing units at an average density of 956.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 0.57% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.01% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 2,790 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,691, and the median income for a family was $38,143. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $23,738 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,836. About 13.0% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Every year, on the Thursday before Father's Day weekend, the downtown streets of Logan, Ohio come alive with the celebration of the washboard, as a musical instrument. Logan is the home of the Columbus Washboard Company, the only remaining washboard manufacturing company in the U.S. Washboards continue to be used as instruments of laundry today in some parts of the world and serve decoratively in many homes. The Washboard Music Festival celebrates the washboard's role as the source of "toe-tappin’" rhythm found in jug bands and Dixieland groups throughout the United States.

On the first Saturday of October, Logan High School hosts its annual marching band festival, the Logan Fall Festival of Bands. Bands who accept the invitation to perform at the festival entertain spectators with their halftime routines, some specially choreographed for the festival itself.

During the last week of July, the Insea Sound Shop of Nelsonville, Ohio, holds the annual Diamond Music Festival at the Isaac Walton Clubhouse, situated on the banks of Lake Logan.

The Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center just outside of the city contains the Pencil Sharpener Museum, which is reputed to be the largest collection of pencil sharpeners in America.

Education
Logan-Hocking Schools operates five elementary schools, one middle school, and Logan High School. The Logan-Hocking County District Library, a public lending library, is located in Logan.

Notable people

 * Estel Crabtree, MLB player for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals
 * Curtis Scaparrotti, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and commander of the United States European Command
 * Katie Smith, WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist

Notable events

 * Murders of Annette Cooper and Todd Schultz

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Murray City, Ohio

Murray City is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census.

History
Murray City was platted in 1873 and incorporated in 1891. It was named for John Murray Brown, the original owner of the town site. John Murray Brown was an early settler who bought up the land to lay out the town. He built a hotel in 1875 for the local workers but sold his interests in the community a few years later to a large coal company.

Murray City was once one of the largest coal towns in the country with over 2,000 residents. It had a semi-pro football team in the 1920s, the Murray City Tigers, which is now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Geography
Murray City is located along the Snow Fork, a tributary of Monday Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 449 people, 175 households, and 117 families living in the village. The population density was 1403.1 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 659.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 175 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 37.4 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 190 households, and 132 families living in the village. The population density was 1,509.4 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 704.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 0.44% Native American, and 1.99% from two or more races.

There were 190 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,969, and the median income for a family was $32,188. Males had a median income of $30,333 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,730. About 19.5% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Public services
The residents of Murray City are served by the Nelsonville-York City School District and Nelsonville-York High School.

Notable people

 * Clifford Carlson, basketball coach
 * Josh Devore, baseball player

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Glenmont, Ohio

Glenmont is a village in Holmes County, Ohio, United States. The population was 240 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1863, during the American Civil War, a riot by nearly 1,000 draft resisters in Glenmont was subdued by the Union Army in what became known as the Battle of Fort Fizzle.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 272 people, 116 households, and 67 families living in the village. The population density was 1007.4 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 455.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 116 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 283 people, 115 households, and 73 families living in the village. The population density was 1,043.9 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.29% White, 0.35% Asian, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,531, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,001. About 4.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.0% of those 65 or over.

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Holmesville, Ohio

Holmesville is a village in Holmes County, Ohio, United States, along Killbuck Creek. The population was 371 at the 2020 census.

Holmesville was platted in 1836, and named for its location with Holmes County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, of which 0.23 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 372 people, 146 households, and 107 families living in the village. The population density was 1617.4 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 665.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.3% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 146 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 36 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 386 people, 151 households, and 104 families living in the village. The population density was 1,617.4 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 666.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.93% White, 0.52% Native American, 1.30% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 151 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,375, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $27,396 versus $17,679 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,314. About 3.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Killbuck, Ohio

Killbuck is a village in Holmes County, Ohio, United States, along Killbuck Creek. It is named for the famous Lenape chief Bemino, also known as John Killbuck Sr.. The population was 810 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 817 people, 334 households, and 215 families living in the village. The population density was 2269.4 PD/sqmi. There were 376 housing units at an average density of 1044.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 334 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.7% male and 55.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 839 people, 358 households, and 235 families living in the village. The population density was 2,961.5 PD/sqmi. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 1,337.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.52% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 358 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,250, and the median income for a family was $33,594. Males had a median income of $24,420 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,510. About 10.6% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Driving Miss Daisy

 Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry, based on his 1987 play of the same name. The film stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, and Dan Aykroyd. Freeman reprised his role from the original Off-Broadway production.

The story defines Daisy and her point of view through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears, and concerns over a twenty-five-year period.

Driving Miss Daisy was a critical and commercial success upon its release and at the 62nd Academy Awards received nine nominations, and won four: Best Picture, Best Actress (for Tandy), Best Makeup, and Best Adapted Screenplay. , it is the most recent PG-rated film to have won Best Picture.

Plot
In 1948, Daisy Werthan, or Miss Daisy, a 72-year-old wealthy, Jewish, widowed, retired schoolteacher, lives alone in Atlanta, Georgia, except for a black housekeeper, Idella. When Miss Daisy accidentally drives her 1946 Chrysler Windsor into her neighbor's yard, her 40-year-old son, Boolie, buys her a Hudson Commodore and hires 60-year-old Hoke Colburn, a black chauffeur. Boolie tells Hoke that Miss Daisy may not appreciate his efforts, but she cannot fire him, because Boolie is his employer. At first, Miss Daisy refuses to let anyone drive her, but Hoke's patience pays off, and she reluctantly accepts the first two trips. Then she tries to get Boolie to fire Hoke after discovering a can of salmon missing from her pantry. However, Hoke, unprompted, admits to eating the salmon, and offers a replacement.

As Miss Daisy and Hoke spend time together, she comes to appreciate his many skills. She teaches him to read for the first time using her teaching skills and resources. After Idella dies in the spring of 1963, rather than hire a new housekeeper, Miss Daisy decides to care for her own house and have Hoke do the cooking and the driving. Meanwhile, Hoke buys the cars in which he drives Miss Daisy, after they are traded in for newer models, and he negotiates a higher salary with Boolie.

The film explores racism against African Americans and antisemitism in the South. After her synagogue is bombed, Miss Daisy realizes that she is also a victim of prejudice. American society is undergoing radical changes, and Miss Daisy attends a dinner at which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives a speech.

Boolie declines when she invites him to the dinner, suggesting that Miss Daisy invite Hoke. She waits until the last moment, asking Hoke to be her guest during the car ride to the event. She attends the dinner alone while Hoke, who is insulted by the manner of the invitation, listens to the speech on the car radio, outside.

One morning in 1971, Hoke arrives at the house to find Miss Daisy agitated and showing signs of dementia: She believes that she is a young teacher again. Hoke calms her down. In that conversation, she calls Hoke her "best friend." Boolie arranges for Miss Daisy to enter a retirement home.

In 1973, Hoke, now 85 and rapidly losing his eyesight, retires. Boolie, now 65, drives Hoke to the retirement home to visit Miss Daisy, now 97. The two catch up, and Hoke gently feeds her Thanksgiving pie. The final scene is an image of the black Cadillac driving on a road.

Box office
Driving Miss Daisy was given a limited release on December 15, 1989, earning $73,745 in three theaters. The film was given a wide release on January 26, 1990, earning $5,705,721 over its opening weekend in 895 theaters, becoming the number one film in the United States. It remained at number 1 the following week but was knocked off the top spot in its third weekend of wide release by Hard to Kill. It returned to number one the next weekend and remained there for a fourth week. The film ultimately grossed $106,593,296 in North America, and $39,200,000 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $145,793,296. The film was released in the United Kingdom on February 23, 1990.

Critical reaction
Driving Miss Daisy was well received by critics, with particular praise for the screenplay and performances by Freeman, Tandy and Aykroyd. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an 85% rating based on reviews from 104 critics, with an average score of 7.70/10. The website's critical consensus states: "While it's fueled in part by outdated stereotypes, Driving Miss Daisy takes audiences on a heartwarming journey with a pair of outstanding actors." On Metacritic, which assigns a rating out of 100 based on reviews from mainstream critics, the film has a score of 81 based on 17 reviews. CinemaScore similarly reported that audiences gave the film a rare "A+" grade.

Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune declared Driving Miss Daisy one of the best films of 1989. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times called it "a film of great love and patience" and wrote, "It is an immensely subtle film, in which hardly any of the most important information is carried in the dialogue and in which body language, tone of voice or the look in an eye can be the most important thing in a scene. After so many movies in which shallow and violent people deny their humanity and ours, what a lesson to see a film that looks into the heart."

Peter Travers of Rolling Stone also gave the film a positive review, calling Tandy's performance "glorious" and opining, "This is Tandy's finest two hours onscreen in a film career that goes back to 1932." The performances of Tandy and Freeman were also praised by Vincent Canby of The New York Times, who observed, "The two actors manage to be highly theatrical without breaking out of the realistic frame of the film."

On the other hand, the film has been criticized for its handling of the issue of racism. Candice Russell of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel described Freeman's character as having a "toadying manner" which was "painful to see", and said that the film was ultimately "one scene after another of a pompous old lady issuing orders and a servant trying to comply by saying 'yassum.'" The film's nomination for Best Picture at the Academy Awards over Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing was controversial. Lee later reflected on the controversial decision by saying that Driving Miss Daisy was "not being taught in film schools all across the world like Do the Right Thing is."

Awards and nominations
Driving Miss Daisy received 9 Academy Award nominations and also achieved the following distinctions in Oscar history:
 * It is the only film based on an off-Broadway production ever to win Best Picture.
 * Jessica Tandy (at age 80), became the oldest winner in history to win Best Actress.
 * It was the first Best Picture winner since Grand Hotel in 1932 to not also receive a Best Director nomination (this has occurred three times since, Argo in 2012, Green Book in 2018, and CODA in 2021; Wings the first to win Best Picture in 1927 did not have a nomination for director William A. Wellman). In his opening monologue at the 62nd awards ceremony, host Billy Crystal made fun of this irony by calling it "the film that apparently directed itself".
 * As of 2024, it is the latest Best Picture winner that was rated PG. All the winners since have been rated PG-13 or R.

The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
 * AFI 100 Years 100 Cheers – No.77

Oscar "test of time" recount
In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter polled hundreds of Academy members, asking them to re-vote on past close run decisions. Academy members indicated that, given a second chance, they would award the 1990 Oscar for Best Picture to My Left Foot instead.

Soundtrack
The film's score was composed by Hans Zimmer, who won a BMI Film Music Award and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television for his work. The score was performed entirely by Zimmer, done electronically using samplers and synthesizers, and did not feature a single live instrument. There is a scene, however, in which the "Song to the Moon" from the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák is heard on a radio as sung by slovak sopranist Gabriela Beňačková.

Similarities have been noted between the main theme and the "plantation" folk song "Shortnin' Bread". The soundtrack was issued on Varèse Sarabande.

Home media
The film was also successful on home video. It was released on DVD in the United States on April 30, 1997, and the special edition was released on February 4, 2003. The movie was first released on Blu-ray disc in Germany, and was finally released on Blu-ray in the United States in a special edition digibook in January 2013 by Warner Bros.

In the UK, Warner Home Video released Driving Miss Daisy on VHS in 1989. Driving Miss Daisy was then released on DVD in 2005 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and then in 2008 by Pathé through 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

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Nashville, Ohio

Nashville is a village in Holmes County, Ohio, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1833, Nashville contained six houses and one tavern.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 76 households, and 57 families living in the village. The population density was 2462.5 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 1137.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 76 households, of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 28.9 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32% were from 25 to 44; 15.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 172 people, 68 households, and 45 families living in the village. The population density was 2,416.6 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 1,124.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.84% White, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $24,306 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,068. About 4.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Greenwich, Ohio

Greenwich is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,409 at the 2020 census. It is served by a branch of the Willard Memorial Library.

History
A post office called Greenwich was established in 1828 and the municipality was incorporated as a village in 1879. The village name comes from Greenwich Township, which is named after the town of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.37 sqmi, of which 1.35 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,476 people, 570 households, and 404 families living in the village. The population density was 1093.3 PD/sqmi. There were 632 housing units at an average density of 468.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 570 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 36.1 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,525 people, 579 households, and 412 families living in the village. The population density was 1,124.0 PD/sqmi. There were 610 housing units at an average density of 449.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.23% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 579 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,625, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $21,523 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,667. About 8.9% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
South Central Local Schools operates South Central High School.

Greenwich has a public library, a branch of the Huron County Community Library.

Notable person

 * Albert Rhys Williams, labor organizer

title: Greenwich, Ohio