Local writers and stories
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Furry Christmas Gift I grew up shaking and checking my shoes that were stored outside in the garage, before putting them on during the winter time. Sometimes mice…
By: Ron Burt I want to start off by thanking all of you that have taken time to email, message or call me to talk about racing this past year. When I started this column, I knew it would be hard to please everyone because of the many types of racing in the Tri-state area.…
The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact the state starting Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for much of Indiana starting Thursday afternoon through at least Friday, depending upon location. Blizzard warnings have been issued for counties bordering Lake Michigan. NWS is…
BOWLING GREEN (Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022) – A winter storm is looming, looking to disrupt travel for the Christmas holiday. Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews in District 1 and District 2, which includes 16 counties throughout northwest Ohio, are preparing by checking trucks and all equipment; and organizing full-time, auxiliary, and seasonal employees to…
By: Mark Holtsberry The Folded Flag This is a different twist on a story, but hang on for the ending. This story is about a Civil War Veteran named Nelson Hand. Nelson was born in 1829. Records are hard to find after the whereabouts of his birth place. By 1850, Nelson was living in Richland,…
By: Ron Burt I’ve covered the driver, Kody Swanson several times in this column. On December 7th he signed a sweet deal with a solid racing team. On December 7th, Tim Bertrand, owner of Bertrand Motorsports, announced he signed Kody Swanson to drive for his team at four premier midget events in 2023. Swanson will…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitacker I know I am guilty. I love pie. Pie can finish off a good meal and I have even saw people eat their pie first at dinners. Have you ever went to a dinner and for dessert there was a big table full of all kinds of pie? …
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last twenty years overseas!” —Matt Potted, Artificial or Live After finishing up college, I got my first job not in a small town, but in Chicago and lived in the house of an…
By: Mark Holtsberry Arthur Roy Yenser was born in Oakwood, Ohio on October 20, 1889. The son and fourth child born to John Franklin and Anne M. (Green) Yenser. This couple was married in Defiance, Ohio February 16, 1883 John was born in 1863 and Anne October 10, 1858 in Emerald Township. She became a…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker One of the things we try and teach our children is not to stick their tongues out at people. It is rude and some kids and adults will do it to someone they don’t like or maybe for attention. However, in Tibet, people greet one another by sticking…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Thick walls make good neighbors Neighborly relations are a blessing and challenge in any place one lives, as different expectations abound. It doesn’t help that we all have…
By: Ron Burt You would think in the off-season, we wouldn’t have much to talk about. It’s just the opposite. Tri-state racetracks are all busy making out schedules and making improvements to their tracks and facilities for spring. The World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series (the greatest show on dirt) has just released their 2023…
By: Mark Holtsberry Charles Alvin Riley was born in Dennison, Texas May 14, 1891. The son of Dr. Charles W. and Eva May (Dix) Riley. Charles W. Riley was born in New York July 22 1851. Eva May was born in Van Wert, Ohio, May 27, 1873. She was the daughter of Dr. Peres Alvin…
