MONTPELIER, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Jon Husted may be a familiar face in Washington now, but in the northwest Ohio village of Montpelier, they still just call him Jon. Husted’s story begins on rural ...

And the best small towns are right here in Ohio. Well, at least according to USA TODAY readers. Not only voted as one of the best historical small towns in the nation, but also one of the best ...

Here's what to know. Here are the top 10 Best Small Towns in the Midwest, voted on by USA TODAY readers: 1. Madison, Indiana 2. LaPorte, Indiana 3. Worthington, Ohio 4. Vevay, Indiana 5.

The book cover send-up of Grant Wood’s 1930 painting “American Gothic” portends an on-campus dose of the surreal, as viewed through the foibles of small-town Ohio academia. The writer ...

Looking to visit a top-rated small town in New England? Three towns in Maine just ranked among the best in the country in USA TODAY's 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Taking the No. 1 spot for best ...

POLAND, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Frank Szalay, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on ...

When you think of historic small towns ... From the 1920s to the 1960s, the riverfront town served as stomping grounds for celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine.

Alabama is famous for its award-winning towns that blend southern charm with coastal living, and the accolades continue to pour in. The state has received several "Best Small Town" awards in the ...

USA Today has released the results for its Reader's Choice Awards for the ten best historic small towns, and one small town in Louisiana made it on the winning list. Small towns in the U.S. are ...

Inverness was one of three places in Florida to rank among the best small towns in the South. Kaylar Photo via Unsplash Three Florida destinations are bursting with charm — and rank among the ...