Founder of Mentor nonprofit, Little Annie’s Hope Train, dies

MENTOR, Ohio — Annie Felice Kline, founder and president of the Mentor-based nonprofit Little Annie’s Hope Train and a longtime advocate for residents in need, died Tuesday, the organization announced ...
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Local treasure: Sewing machine once owned by ‘Little Orphan Annie’ gifted to museum

GREENFIELD — Little Orphan Annie may be famous in comic strips and movies, but she was first near and dear to the hearts of a Hancock County family who called her Mom and Grandma. Now, a piece of her ...
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Leapin’ Lombard! ‘Little Orphan Annie’ tours, exhibit celebrate her 100th birthday and suburban roots

“Orphan Annie ‘splains ‘bout new home” read the headline in a Chicago newspaper. Along with her scruffy sidekick, the comic strip character appeared not in the funny pages but in the real estate ...
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Leapin’ Lizards! Lombard celebrating Little Orphan Annie’s birthday week

The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a weeklong celebration for the 100th anniversary of the beloved character Little Orphan Annie. “Little Orphan Annie's Birthday Week” on July 30 to Aug. 3 will ...