Local writers and stories
I Played ln The Band I Sowed A Seed I played in the band, I sang in the choir I wrote a few songs that gave a few people hope Every once in awhile I started a fire. I know -0 about music. I’m just an ordinary man and I don’t particularly excel in anything.…
By: Mark Holtsberry Bert Admiral Zeigler Sr. Was born May 14, 1876 in Fulton, Morrow County, Ohio. The son of William born 1848 in Ohio and Mary (Perkins) Zeigler, born 1853 in England. This couple was married February 22, 1874 in Huron, Ohio. In 1880, the Zeigler couple and two children, Bert five and sister…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I have always been a big fan of wrestling. Years ago my old aunt and I used to stay up late on Friday nights and watch wrestling on TV. We would holler for the good guys and loudly BOO the so called “bad guys.” I was so scared…
“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 Go with Plan D, which is Plan A Whenever I shop in my small Indiana town or nearby towns, I am thankful for their hours of service and also…
By: Ron Burt The 10-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion got the monkey off his back Friday, May 19th at Attica Raceway Park, Donnie Schatz took the lead on the white flag lap, grabbing the victory and earning his first series’ win of 2023. It’s hard to believe it’s May, and Schatz picked…
An estate plan is not just for high-net-worth individuals, it’s for everyone who is single, has a spouse, has a partner, has dependents, owns a business, has investments, has retirement funds, owns property, or has material possessions of value such as a car. An estate plan may reduce estate taxes and shield your beneficiaries from…
By: Mark Holtsberry The story of the Ralph Owen Brattain family is a sad but strange one and ends up being an unsolved mystery. Now that I have caught your attention, this fella was born in Antwerp February 28, 1897. The son of Dr. Giles M. born October of 1863 in Ohio and Bertie Alba…
Come for a couple hours or a day. Plan to have lunch at the Country Store or a snack at the coffee shop. An old town with some very unique stores that has had many improvements in the last few years. I grew up on a farm 2 miles south of Grabill and remember the…
“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 TAKEN FOR RANSOM In the old days, it seemed the plot to many movies and real-life adventures were people being taken for the purposes of ransom. Today, ironically, it…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I am a big fan of the being online and also social media, and so is a lot of people. Through the wonders of a computer and the internet, I can see pictures of my new great-grandbabies (yes I am that old), talk with my family and friends,…
By: Ron Burt On Saturday, May 13th at Fremont Speedway, Skylar Gee took the checker for the second night in a row in his Winged 410 Sprint Car. He won on Friday at Attica Raceway Park, which was opening night for the two-track series sponsored by Kistler Racing Products/All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, presented by…
By: Mark Holtsberry Oliver Raymond Bissell was born in Antwerp, October 22, 1894 he was the son of Oliver Peter, born August of 1860 in New York and Clara C. (Cluts) Bissell born in 1866 in Ohio. They were married September 14, 1884 in Pauling. By 1900, Oliver and Clara were raising four children, William…
By Ron Burt I will start with the big announcement from Anderson Speedway and the upcoming Little 500. It’s been confirmed USAC winner and 2023 Chili Bowl Champion, Logan Seavey has entered the 75th Annual Lucas Oil Little 500, presented by UAW. In his rookie attempt, Seavey will look to be the first driver ever…
