Local writers and stories
Our Lady keeps a 24-hour guard over all of her charges. Our Lady is perched on top of a mosleum in the heart of Odd Fellows Cemetery in New Haven, Indiana. Our lady knows all of the stories, and all the dirty secrets, but guess what…she isn’t telling. She has been watching her charges for…
By: Ron Burt Kyle Larson picked up his 2nd Knoxville Nationals win for Outlaw winged 410 sprint cars. This year was the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. Larson led all 50 laps and pocketed $185,000.00 in the prestigious race. Some would say that’s an amazing victory. No, David Gravel was amazing.…
If your workplace offers life insurance at a low cost (or no cost) to you, you may assume it provides sufficient coverage for your family—and not bother to give the subject a second thought. According to the 2021 Insurance Barometer study, 57% of U.S. workers rely on their workplace for life insurance.(1) But you owe…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. George Washington Demuth was born in Cecil, Ohio February 22, 1895. The son of Dr. Fisher Franklin, born January 30, 1856 in Lucas County, Ohio and Margaret Lucinda (Crosby) Demuth born August 27, 1858 in Lucas County, Ohio. This couple was married September 2, 1874 in Lucas County, Ohio. In 1886…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Even though I have no pets now, I have had my share of dogs, cats, fish, gerbils, mice and even sea monkeys. I re- member those sea monkeys looked like a lot more fun on the package than they actually were. Our sea monkeys looked like specs of…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” — Matt Any Place & Season Pursuits Any place & season pursuits I studied wildlife science & forestry at Purdue in West Lafayette. I grew up loving camping, fishing, and…
By: Ron Burt I made my first trip to Sandusky Speedway for the 100-lap Annual Hy Miler for the ISMA/MSS Supermodified Series. If you’ve never been to this ½ mile, semi banked, paved track, I highly recommend you put it on your list. This oval was designed for speed! You can feel racing nostalgia once…
This is the song that is playing on my pocket phone this morning. “I’ve got one more River to Cross One more mountain to climb One more valley that I got to go through I’m leaving my troubles behind One more battle with the devil and I know he’ll under- stand I’m going through with…
By: Mark Holtsberry Jay Russell Deerwaster was born October of 1897, the son of Westley, born in Ohio January of 1877, and Inez L. (Nelson) Deerwaster born January of 1879 in Indiana. This couple was married in July 29, 1896 in Paulding. By 1900, this couple was living in Harrison Township. Like many folks, they…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Remember the Raisin I remember getting those little red boxes of raisins as special treats when going on road trips. I would have much rather gotten M&Ms or some…
Jimmy came to school one day, excited that his uncle Lonzo had come to visit from Cherry Valley, Arkansas. Their town was in Western Tennessee. Lonzo Green, was a well known country singer, and word spread throughout the town. Jimmy’s friend wanted to meet him, but the friend was not allowed in their house. He…
Here are five reasons why young families need life insurance: 1. You just never know. While it’s not the most pleasant thing to ponder, an emergency situation could quickly put your family’s finances under water. In fact, only 44 percent of Americans have enough savings to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense.(1) And when you’re starting…
By: Mark Holtsberry Ora Crone was a Grover Hill fella who was born September 18, 1888 in Scott, Van Wert, Ohio. The son of George Washington, born December 8, 1861 in Mercer County, Ohio and Julia Elizabeth (Ross) Crone born November 15, 1867 in Van Wert, Ohio. They were married August 7, 1884 in Van…
