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The River: Overlooking the frigid, frozen Middle Ohio, riding out winter’s grip with the ‘future’ at my fingertips

February 8, 2026February 7, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Winters are brutal on the river, as ice and cold make for unforgiving waters

February 1, 2026February 1, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Ice of January 1918 was ‘coup de grâce’ at the end of a grand and romantic era

January 25, 2026January 24, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Captivating old photo brings back memories of grand times on the mighty Mississippi River

January 18, 2026January 17, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Decisions to be made as ever-expanding collection of ‘steamboat stuff’ continues to grow

January 11, 2026January 11, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Recalling the many familiar participants encountered during the grand steamboat era

January 4, 2026January 4, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Steady as she goes on the river, as diligent crew navigate the business of the holiday season

December 28, 2025December 27, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Sharing a recently-rediscovered account of early days on the river from a former comrade

December 21, 2025December 20, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Steamboat models provide fond memories, ease pain of separation when away from the water

December 14, 2025December 15, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: 84 years ago today, on Dec. 7, 1941, our world would be forever changed

December 7, 2025December 5, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: A look at the styles and types of riverboats that once navigated the nation’s western rivers

November 30, 2025November 28, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Two extraordinary men kept those steamboat fires burning, made life a little better

November 23, 2025November 22, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Friends, crew mates celebrate welcome news as Ed Smith inducted into National Rivers HOF

November 16, 2025November 15, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Recent call revives memory of ill-fated steamer ALICE DEAN, sunk by Confederate raiders

November 2, 2025November 1, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: All’s quiet on the river as steamboats depart Cincinnati for return from River Roots

October 26, 2025October 25, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: River Roots Festival provided visitors a timeless gathering of old-fashioned riverboats

October 19, 2025October 18, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Taking in the sights, sounds as riverboats make their way to America’s River Roots festival

October 12, 2025October 11, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: With River Roots just four days away, riverboats are making their journey to Cincinnati

October 5, 2025October 4, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Inland waterways abuzz with anticipation for upcoming America’s River Root Festival

September 28, 2025September 27, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Author Todd Hanson’s book shares ties between Charleston, West Virginia and Covington

September 7, 2025September 7, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Reminder to vote for National Rivers HOF; my personal collection of ‘steamboat stuff’

August 31, 2025August 30, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Reader’s message leads to acquisition of treasured ‘too good to be true’ steamboat artwork

August 24, 2025August 29, 20250

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