Sounds of Sandusky County

03/03/2026

Photos: The lost 1964 recordings of Toledo jazz bassist Cliff Murphy were found in an unmarked box in Fremont, Ohio. See the Hayes Presidential presentation. See link below ⬇️

📸 Roger LaPointe/The News-Messenger

03/03/2026

Nice article featuring information about Clifford Murphy and the lost recordings from Courier Records’ Jack Reidling Trio.

The lost 1964 jazz recording of bassist Cliff Murphy, also known for his club Murphy’s Place, was found by Brennan Willis.

02/21/2026

It's official! The Fostoria Eagles #430 has sponsored the Sounds of Sandusky County exhibits which provides support for the Terra State music program. Thank you!

02/20/2026

02/07/2026

We are adding some new items to this display soon! Stay tuned. 😎

01/07/2026

Big thanks to Jim Sleek for sharing his family’s rich music history with us!

We’ve added Sleek Brothers memorabilia to the Sounds of Sandusky County display at the Birchard Public Library, including a photo of the band with their bus, Orange Blossom Special, their original album with a matching title track, and performance-worn boots and hat from Ray Sleek.

Next time you’re at the library, be sure to check out the brief band history included with the display and learn more about this local music legacy. Thanks again, Jim!

01/02/2026

On display through Memorial Day!! More presentation dates are being added for Spring. See you soon!!

11/21/2025

Another lost recording uncovered! This is a test pressing of the US Rock and Roll Team from 1978/79 that never made it to press. Thanks to Paul Juhasz for sharing this rare acetate. These songs rip!

10/16/2025

Join us tonight at 6 PM at the Clyde Public Library as we dive into the lost recordings of jazz pianist Jack Reidling — and explore much more.

Originally from Fremont, Ohio, Reidling moved to California in 1965, but not before leaving behind some unforgettable sessions at Courier Records.

Come hear the story behind the music. See you there!

10/08/2025

In October 1951, Hollywood actress Jeanne Crain visited Fremont, Ohio, as part of Movie Time U.S.A., a national post–World War II campaign promoting the return of moviegoing across America. This photograph shows WFRO radio host Frank Schwartz interviewing Crain in front of the Sandusky County Courthouse—it appears she may have even received a key to the city. The other individuals pictured remain unidentified.

🎬 Fun fact: Crain starred in the 1944 film A Home in Indiana, with scenes filmed at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, home to the early horse track that later became Fremont Speedway—which, coincidentally, opened in the fall of 1951, the same time as Crain’s visit.

📸 Photo courtesy of Chris Schwartz, whose father, Frank Schwartz, conducted the interview.