A Trumbull County treasure hunt has people from the United States and beyond participating to find treasure now valued at over $30,000.
The Newton Falls Treasure Hunt, organized by Fieldview Acres Mercantile, began in February and is designed to unfold over several months. So far, the competition includes participants from:
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- Arizona
- Utah
- Iowa
- New York
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Kentucky
- Texas
- Oregon
- Washington
- Italy
- Japan
“We created this as a way to bring people to Newton Falls and shine a light on the incredible history and small businesses that make this town special,” Tom Colosimo, owner of Fieldview Acres Mercantile and organizer of the hunt, stated. “Seeing people come here from across the country and now across the world is something truly incredible.”
The hundreds of participants are challenged with clues that require research, historical knowledge and problem-solving compared to a traditional treasure hunt…