Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.

Why is traveling the most painful part of travel?

September 17, 2020 Todd DeFeo

If you go to pretty much any railroad museum, you can probably learn about rail travel’s “glory days.” It’s an era that maybe never existed, but we look backward and lament about this era. The same may be true about flying.

Penn State lauds decision to play football this fall

September 16, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The return of Big Ten football “is a positive for not only our athletics department, but our campus community and Penn State nation,” Penn State’s athletic director said.

Living on the edge

September 8, 2020 Todd DeFeo

There’s something amazing, and perhaps inspiring, about plants that grow on the edge. And, on a chilly day like today, they make for quite the juxtaposition of bright colors against more dull colors. Beautiful, nonetheless.

Take time to sail in Amelia Island

September 3, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes it’s possible to forget Amelia Island is, in fact, an island. But, a quick sail around the Amelia River and St. Marys Entrance is a reminder that it is not only an island, but it provides a relaxing getaway from the world’s craziness.

Ohio State Buckeyes first game remembered at Ohio Wesleyan

August 31, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Normally, the return of college football means a return to the Horseshoe for Ohio State fans. Not this year. Thanks, COVID-19.

Ohio could receive millions to address maintenance projects at national parks in the state

August 14, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Ohio could receive millions of dollars in federal funding to tackle maintenance at national parks in the state.

Revisiting the ‘Smallest Church in America’

August 12, 2020 Todd DeFeo

A local grocer built the church in South Newport in 1949. The church, formally named Christ’s Chapel and located on a quiet patch of land along rural U.S. Highway 17, roughly an hour south of Savannah, is a popular stop for tourists.

Explore the history of firefighting at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

June 11, 2020 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to an appreciation of firefighting and the equipment firefighters use, the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix is an absolute must.

DeWine says casinos, amusement parks can open starting June 19

June 6, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Ohio’s casinos, racinos, amusement parks and water parks can reopen starting June 19, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday afternoon.

Ohio governor announces plan to allow museums to reopen

June 5, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Zoos, trampoline parks and museums in the Buckeye State can soon reopen under new regulations, Gov. Mike DeWine said.