The Cry Baby Bridge
10/15/24 • 10 min
The Cry Baby Bridge in Newton Falls Ohio is also known as The Arlington Bridge and The Old Covered Bridge. The Bridge was erected in 1831. They added an outside sidewalk in 1921 for the children to use to cross the East Branch of the Mahoning River. It is the second oldest covered bridge in the state of Ohio. It is also the oldest active covered bridge with a covered sidewalk.
The bridge has been shut down for flooding, ice jams, a car crash on the bridge, and most damaging was a F5 tornado that roared through Newton Falls with upper winds of 300 mph.. There was extensive damage throughout the town but the covered bridge survived with some damage.
Many years ago, it is said that a young unwed mother tossed her baby into the murky waters of the river below. The mother regretted that decision and jumped into the waters to save the baby. Both mother and baby died. On any given night after sunset and before sunrise, you can hear the sound of a baby crying and some have heard the screams of the mother. I recently traveled to the bridge and heard nothing. As I was there, a severe thunderstorm rolled through which made it hard to hear through the rain, hail and thunder. I've been there many times and yet to hear the baby cry,
You can go to my website, www.authoralcooley.com to listen to all of my episodes on Ghosts In The Valley Podcast and also pick up a copy of my book, Spencer's Ghosts.
Please rate and review Ghosts In The Valley Podcast on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177
Links to my book, Spencer's Ghosts
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NGM70F4L62M8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEjxHoBxvIOLenNF8uz9RHPgn3aCbsGTjvy9sVYfhiKHS4EGNlr0TkMeqfuogf31wEuyJpQjvZANBz0Mrjg1TnH5oUdmF0ry7Tgf7hVrFbs614400kqgXI6mC5TW0SHWf274IXbpZ8Am28T85H_3Cjw_hs5_ev3kUWJCy28q2CmM64XMD0XLMo2wCTzkD2Y9IvY.r7Hrh8cpsFkFhGA_MrxYTgGI1tCnv_X1bcR_zIWOe_8&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1728926949&sprefix=spencer%27s+ghosts%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Music By: Energetic Music
Cover Artwork: Al Cooley
The bridge has been shut down for flooding, ice jams, a car crash on the bridge, and most damaging was a F5 tornado that roared through Newton Falls with upper winds of 300 mph.. There was extensive damage throughout the town but the covered bridge survived with some damage.
Many years ago, it is said that a young unwed mother tossed her baby into the murky waters of the river below. The mother regretted that decision and jumped into the waters to save the baby. Both mother and baby died. On any given night after sunset and before sunrise, you can hear the sound of a baby crying and some have heard the screams of the mother. I recently traveled to the bridge and heard nothing. As I was there, a severe thunderstorm rolled through which made it hard to hear through the rain, hail and thunder. I've been there many times and yet to hear the baby cry,
You can go to my website, www.authoralcooley.com to listen to all of my episodes on Ghosts In The Valley Podcast and also pick up a copy of my book, Spencer's Ghosts.
Please rate and review Ghosts In The Valley Podcast on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177
Links to my book, Spencer's Ghosts
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NGM70F4L62M8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEjxHoBxvIOLenNF8uz9RHPgn3aCbsGTjvy9sVYfhiKHS4EGNlr0TkMeqfuogf31wEuyJpQjvZANBz0Mrjg1TnH5oUdmF0ry7Tgf7hVrFbs614400kqgXI6mC5TW0SHWf274IXbpZ8Am28T85H_3Cjw_hs5_ev3kUWJCy28q2CmM64XMD0XLMo2wCTzkD2Y9IvY.r7Hrh8cpsFkFhGA_MrxYTgGI1tCnv_X1bcR_zIWOe_8&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1728926949&sprefix=spencer%27s+ghosts%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Music By: Energetic Music
Cover Artwork: Al Cooley
Al Cooley - Host / Music by Energetic Music / Artwork by Al Cooley / Please contact Ghosts In The Valley Podcast at [email protected] if you'd like to appear on the show. Also go to www.authoralcooley.com to purchase Al Cooley's first book 'SPENCER'S GHOSTS' and catch all the episodes of GHOSTS IN THE VALLEY PODCAST.
The Cry Baby Bridge in Newton Falls Ohio is also known as The Arlington Bridge and The Old Covered Bridge. The Bridge was erected in 1831. They added an outside sidewalk in 1921 for the children to use to cross the East Branch of the Mahoning River. It is the second oldest covered bridge in the state of Ohio. It is also the oldest active covered bridge with a covered sidewalk.
The bridge has been shut down for flooding, ice jams, a car crash on the bridge, and most damaging was a F5 tornado that roared through Newton Falls with upper winds of 300 mph.. There was extensive damage throughout the town but the covered bridge survived with some damage.
Many years ago, it is said that a young unwed mother tossed her baby into the murky waters of the river below. The mother regretted that decision and jumped into the waters to save the baby. Both mother and baby died. On any given night after sunset and before sunrise, you can hear the sound of a baby crying and some have heard the screams of the mother. I recently traveled to the bridge and heard nothing. As I was there, a severe thunderstorm rolled through which made it hard to hear through the rain, hail and thunder. I've been there many times and yet to hear the baby cry,
You can go to my website, www.authoralcooley.com to listen to all of my episodes on Ghosts In The Valley Podcast and also pick up a copy of my book, Spencer's Ghosts.
Please rate and review Ghosts In The Valley Podcast on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177
Links to my book, Spencer's Ghosts
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NGM70F4L62M8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEjxHoBxvIOLenNF8uz9RHPgn3aCbsGTjvy9sVYfhiKHS4EGNlr0TkMeqfuogf31wEuyJpQjvZANBz0Mrjg1TnH5oUdmF0ry7Tgf7hVrFbs614400kqgXI6mC5TW0SHWf274IXbpZ8Am28T85H_3Cjw_hs5_ev3kUWJCy28q2CmM64XMD0XLMo2wCTzkD2Y9IvY.r7Hrh8cpsFkFhGA_MrxYTgGI1tCnv_X1bcR_zIWOe_8&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1728926949&sprefix=spencer%27s+ghosts%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Music By: Energetic Music
Cover Artwork: Al Cooley
The bridge has been shut down for flooding, ice jams, a car crash on the bridge, and most damaging was a F5 tornado that roared through Newton Falls with upper winds of 300 mph.. There was extensive damage throughout the town but the covered bridge survived with some damage.
Many years ago, it is said that a young unwed mother tossed her baby into the murky waters of the river below. The mother regretted that decision and jumped into the waters to save the baby. Both mother and baby died. On any given night after sunset and before sunrise, you can hear the sound of a baby crying and some have heard the screams of the mother. I recently traveled to the bridge and heard nothing. As I was there, a severe thunderstorm rolled through which made it hard to hear through the rain, hail and thunder. I've been there many times and yet to hear the baby cry,
You can go to my website, www.authoralcooley.com to listen to all of my episodes on Ghosts In The Valley Podcast and also pick up a copy of my book, Spencer's Ghosts.
Please rate and review Ghosts In The Valley Podcast on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177
Links to my book, Spencer's Ghosts
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NGM70F4L62M8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEjxHoBxvIOLenNF8uz9RHPgn3aCbsGTjvy9sVYfhiKHS4EGNlr0TkMeqfuogf31wEuyJpQjvZANBz0Mrjg1TnH5oUdmF0ry7Tgf7hVrFbs614400kqgXI6mC5TW0SHWf274IXbpZ8Am28T85H_3Cjw_hs5_ev3kUWJCy28q2CmM64XMD0XLMo2wCTzkD2Y9IvY.r7Hrh8cpsFkFhGA_MrxYTgGI1tCnv_X1bcR_zIWOe_8&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1728926949&sprefix=spencer%27s+ghosts%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Music By: Energetic Music
Cover Artwork: Al Cooley
Al Cooley - Host / Music by Energetic Music / Artwork by Al Cooley / Please contact Ghosts In The Valley Podcast at [email protected] if you'd like to appear on the show. Also go to www.authoralcooley.com to purchase Al Cooley's first book 'SPENCER'S GHOSTS' and catch all the episodes of GHOSTS IN THE VALLEY PODCAST.
Previous Episode
Spencer's Ghosts
I am excited to announce my book, "Spencer's Ghosts" is a worldwide release today, Oct 1, 2024. Afew of the retail stores are listed below in the links where you can pick it up.
This is my (A.L. Cooley's) first book. Spencer's Ghosts is based on a true story with a touch of fiction. Targeted for Young Adult Fiction, but really all ages older will enjoy it just as well. The story is told through the eyes of Lee Spencer (me) whose family moves into a haunted house. The haunted adventures take place in and outside of that house. Even as far as New York when Lee and a couple of his friends hop a freight train to take a short ride but end up a few states away where they come into contact with Boxcar Billy Baxter. Is Boxcar a ghost or of the living?
You can also purchase Spener's Ghosts on my website, www.authoralcooley.com along with links to my podcast episodes. Get up to date events as well with contact information.
I will be signing books at the Warren Ohio Ghost Walk in downtown Warren on October 11, 12, 18,19
Warren Ghostwalk link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-walk-2024-tickets-1010406923307
I will also be guest speaker and signing copies of my book, Spencer's Ghost at the
Fleetwood Church Paracon on Oct 26 in Brandy Station Virginia. Get tickets at:
The Fleetwood Church Paracon link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fleetwood-paracon-the-resurrection-tickets-951755244557
A.L. Cooley's website:
www.authoralcooley.com
Spencer's Ghosts Book Links:
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D9NM43JTV6GF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEidWe39YKOJyzNC8-mjWG6UVE-f9UvpWKV0n9c-0IHk3MRp9ZeZskmgU_cvyy2ZNGqWF8B07PKNCwX6RPSF2awbqQYzHu0f8lsS5F_eXVg8_tnciPClgKg28W108uJ3jXQewEydN9L-lInL1TwizWd4SdB0eMZrfTgh1duX_iWqnD_2LPn17Av5S0JC2MONQU4.JdhYr6cbjEMKGqJoOn1SPVukxYg62D5miSaa9Ccy8KU&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1727714230&sprefix=%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1
Barnes &Nobel
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spencers-ghosts-a-l-cooley/1146061435?ean=9798990477513
Apple:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/spencers-ghosts/id6659885349
BookBaby Book Store:
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/spencers-ghosts
If you could leave me a review on Amazon I would truly appreciate it.
Music: Energetic Music
Artwork: Al Cooley
This is my (A.L. Cooley's) first book. Spencer's Ghosts is based on a true story with a touch of fiction. Targeted for Young Adult Fiction, but really all ages older will enjoy it just as well. The story is told through the eyes of Lee Spencer (me) whose family moves into a haunted house. The haunted adventures take place in and outside of that house. Even as far as New York when Lee and a couple of his friends hop a freight train to take a short ride but end up a few states away where they come into contact with Boxcar Billy Baxter. Is Boxcar a ghost or of the living?
You can also purchase Spener's Ghosts on my website, www.authoralcooley.com along with links to my podcast episodes. Get up to date events as well with contact information.
I will be signing books at the Warren Ohio Ghost Walk in downtown Warren on October 11, 12, 18,19
Warren Ghostwalk link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-walk-2024-tickets-1010406923307
I will also be guest speaker and signing copies of my book, Spencer's Ghost at the
Fleetwood Church Paracon on Oct 26 in Brandy Station Virginia. Get tickets at:
The Fleetwood Church Paracon link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fleetwood-paracon-the-resurrection-tickets-951755244557
A.L. Cooley's website:
www.authoralcooley.com
Spencer's Ghosts Book Links:
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D9NM43JTV6GF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEidWe39YKOJyzNC8-mjWG6UVE-f9UvpWKV0n9c-0IHk3MRp9ZeZskmgU_cvyy2ZNGqWF8B07PKNCwX6RPSF2awbqQYzHu0f8lsS5F_eXVg8_tnciPClgKg28W108uJ3jXQewEydN9L-lInL1TwizWd4SdB0eMZrfTgh1duX_iWqnD_2LPn17Av5S0JC2MONQU4.JdhYr6cbjEMKGqJoOn1SPVukxYg62D5miSaa9Ccy8KU&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1727714230&sprefix=%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1
Barnes &Nobel
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spencers-ghosts-a-l-cooley/1146061435?ean=9798990477513
Apple:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/spencers-ghosts/id6659885349
BookBaby Book Store:
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/spencers-ghosts
If you could leave me a review on Amazon I would truly appreciate it.
Music: Energetic Music
Artwork: Al Cooley
Al Cooley - Host / Music by Energetic Music / Artwork by Al Cooley / Please contact Ghosts In The Valley Podcast at [email protected] if you'd like to appear on the show. Also go to www.authoralcooley.com to purchase Al Cooley's first book 'SPENCER'S GHOSTS' and catch all the episodes of GHOSTS IN THE VALLEY PODCAST.
Next Episode
Author & Podcast Host - Wendy M. Kok
I welcome back Paranormal/Romance Author Wendy M. Kok to the show. It's always a pleasure chatting with Wendy. On this episode we talk about Wendy's new audible book just released, A Grey Resort. A Grey Resort is also released in paperback and eBook as well. An Awakening is the second book in that series released also. I've read both and I must say they are in deed worth the purchase. Wendy is currently putting the final touches on the third and final book in the series that will be released in the spring of 2025.
Along with Wendy's books, she also has a fantastic podcast called The Juicy Pair. The Juicy pair touches on the paranormal along with many other interesting guests and topics that keep you coming back for more.
We also touch on Wendy's latest adventure of jumping out of a plane. I guess when you're the mother of two sets of twins, this comes quite easy and less dramatic :)
Wendy's Books:
:
A Grey Resort
https://www.amazon.com/Resort-Thousand-Years-Crooked-Forest/dp/1543970494/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30ARYB5CCNO7H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bHxQaueOJz4Hp9puqlwGSNzdTtHgTDXTo1Zow-rKwl4PCuA3e6KOqvlsmlCAHXt75UkCU1MVlbOYSdzrKRYG91-75KUOwCJ59n-XHxUjnQuYdl8rLzNwJVCjlnRxfBf-M9zaE8iDStpipkqU-4GEU8QlwQhtOHQGUWDDJAfbpNzxhcuf0sDMJSvEEjTxJFAaE3TdzyXCU9gPwvtybntTolbxZ7_7D59XPkUQ7qA9oUo.uAylKmZoLKzAJYTjuNFTNcdwzafXZLMu8j0HsbFlZwg&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+grey+resort&qid=1730170143&s=books&sprefix=a+grey+resort%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1
An Awakening
https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Thousand-Years-Crooked-Forest/dp/166780510X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18PX9683RL3C9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lzak_NpjdWR7mnTMlMT_RLpVH2JfZH_1Q7jRaX2SG2XCzj71IKnGBwkpKz3qH6oKub1qTs6OWDXl6jyoljjyScAd-YeswoCMxRWY3tRdW_4.gAGkGsIlUw2FGipQrU5blu5Nl4JchyPjzDmMNZTx6Oc&dib_tag=se&keywords=wendy+kok&qid=1730170304&s=books&sprefix=wendy+kok%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-2
A Juicy Pair Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-juicy-pear-podcast-starring-wendy/id1541080060
A. L. Cooley's Book
Spencer's Ghosts - The Guardian
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SUCDGR5B91GP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEjxHoBxvIOLenNF8uz9RHPgBCdTuF8E4OyKVSoXPsje6t6M6ZjlFDFGiaxAY1r12DJZ30l99KP_8JZTYb2BcmRpXEzu8APQuTAnDFLTb9SguQcOdEE5LogT4HbfVJc0Wvgb1ClyMrGu2yrLby79uvto02V72_5NCBhFiiSHjwvoPLuHR4rolfbg5cdpJc87Z7k.Flql2mRr3FSFQiKz5ilf-8QTVPo28McHBX7veQtEvlw&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1730170538&sprefix=%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1
Please rate and review Wendy M Kok's Books and my book on Amazon.
Also please rate and review our podcasts on Apple.
Ypu can check out my book, podcast, and leave me a message or if you would like to be a guest on my show at www.authoralcooley.com
Music: Energetic Music
Podcast Artwork: Al Cooley
Along with Wendy's books, she also has a fantastic podcast called The Juicy Pair. The Juicy pair touches on the paranormal along with many other interesting guests and topics that keep you coming back for more.
We also touch on Wendy's latest adventure of jumping out of a plane. I guess when you're the mother of two sets of twins, this comes quite easy and less dramatic :)
Wendy's Books:
:
A Grey Resort
https://www.amazon.com/Resort-Thousand-Years-Crooked-Forest/dp/1543970494/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30ARYB5CCNO7H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bHxQaueOJz4Hp9puqlwGSNzdTtHgTDXTo1Zow-rKwl4PCuA3e6KOqvlsmlCAHXt75UkCU1MVlbOYSdzrKRYG91-75KUOwCJ59n-XHxUjnQuYdl8rLzNwJVCjlnRxfBf-M9zaE8iDStpipkqU-4GEU8QlwQhtOHQGUWDDJAfbpNzxhcuf0sDMJSvEEjTxJFAaE3TdzyXCU9gPwvtybntTolbxZ7_7D59XPkUQ7qA9oUo.uAylKmZoLKzAJYTjuNFTNcdwzafXZLMu8j0HsbFlZwg&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+grey+resort&qid=1730170143&s=books&sprefix=a+grey+resort%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1
An Awakening
https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Thousand-Years-Crooked-Forest/dp/166780510X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18PX9683RL3C9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lzak_NpjdWR7mnTMlMT_RLpVH2JfZH_1Q7jRaX2SG2XCzj71IKnGBwkpKz3qH6oKub1qTs6OWDXl6jyoljjyScAd-YeswoCMxRWY3tRdW_4.gAGkGsIlUw2FGipQrU5blu5Nl4JchyPjzDmMNZTx6Oc&dib_tag=se&keywords=wendy+kok&qid=1730170304&s=books&sprefix=wendy+kok%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-2
A Juicy Pair Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-juicy-pear-podcast-starring-wendy/id1541080060
A. L. Cooley's Book
Spencer's Ghosts - The Guardian
https://www.amazon.com/SPENCERS-GHOSTS-GUARDIAN-Ghost-Valley/dp/B0DBYHWF49/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SUCDGR5B91GP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXhUx-AOwS1FNlZXULvGfGPEFRxTiaNmJBrakte1TEjxHoBxvIOLenNF8uz9RHPgBCdTuF8E4OyKVSoXPsje6t6M6ZjlFDFGiaxAY1r12DJZ30l99KP_8JZTYb2BcmRpXEzu8APQuTAnDFLTb9SguQcOdEE5LogT4HbfVJc0Wvgb1ClyMrGu2yrLby79uvto02V72_5NCBhFiiSHjwvoPLuHR4rolfbg5cdpJc87Z7k.Flql2mRr3FSFQiKz5ilf-8QTVPo28McHBX7veQtEvlw&dib_tag=se&keywords=spencer%27s+ghosts&qid=1730170538&sprefix=%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1
Please rate and review Wendy M Kok's Books and my book on Amazon.
Also please rate and review our podcasts on Apple.
Ypu can check out my book, podcast, and leave me a message or if you would like to be a guest on my show at www.authoralcooley.com
Music: Energetic Music
Podcast Artwork: Al Cooley
Al Cooley - Host / Music by Energetic Music / Artwork by Al Cooley / Please contact Ghosts In The Valley Podcast at [email protected] if you'd like to appear on the show. Also go to www.authoralcooley.com to purchase Al Cooley's first book 'SPENCER'S GHOSTS' and catch all the episodes of GHOSTS IN THE VALLEY PODCAST.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
Select type & size
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/ghosts-in-the-valley-255106/the-cry-baby-bridge-76319274"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to the cry baby bridge on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy