Once upon a time during the spring of the year in the midwestern town of Hartville Ohio, a new experimental fertilizer, X-619, was being used on the vegetable (muck) farms near Swamp Road. One night the worst storm ever hit Hartville. Bolt after bolt of lightning struck the land. Millions and millions of volts of electricity mixed with the new experimental fertilizer, X-619. Some people believe this was the creation of the "Muck Monster".
There were sightings of the Muck Monster, almost always at night. People from all around wondered if the Muck Monster was friendly. Not only was the Muck Monster friendly but he was known to help in many needy causes.
Then one rainy night, "Boder" the dog was lost roaming around the muck farms. The Muck Monster found Boder and gently lifted him up and took him home. After that night, Boder the dog became the faithful companion to the Muck Monster.
It is said that Boder wears a red bandanna around his neck and is the only creature who knows where the Muck Monster lives near Swamp Road. Legend says that the Muck Monster and his faithful companion Boder the dog are still doing good deeds and spreading love everywhere.
~ Urban Legend Registered with the Lake Township Historical Society.
Special thanks to Knowles Press and the Hartville News for their years of continued support in bringing the Muck Monster and Boder the Dog to life.
Meet Craig & Sue
Muck Monster Sauces have been several decades in the making to produce flavors not found anywhere else! From Northeast Ohio, Craig and Sue have developed and crafted sauces, rubs, and spices derived from their love of all things hot and spicy.
Over 30 years ago, they created an urban legend named the Muck Monster of Hartville, Ohio. That character, and the fact that they're "chiliheads", have turned into a business providing an incredible story, fantastic products, and a legend that will live in customers' hearts and stomachs!
