Local writers and stories
By: Mark Holtsberry Hoboken, New Jersey In my research on these World War 1 Veterans from Paulding County, I noticed when these soldiers were shipped overseas, most of them were on the ship, “Leviathon” and set sail from Hoboken, New Jersey! Well, now, for the rest of the story! On April 6, 1917, President Woodrow…
Penny For Your Thoughts, By: Nancy Whitaker I grew up many years ago and oh how things have changed. We lived in the country, out in the boonies and the most entertainment we ever had was going to church and Sunday dinners after church. Something we had that my kids would not know about is…
“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 Hand & Mouth I have a twenty-year old Chevy that looks like a baby Jeep-like vehicle that some call a “Barbie Jeep”. It is truly the runt of…
By: Ron Burt Kody Swanson won the pole and led all 100 laps of the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Rollie Beale Classic for USAC Silver Crown cars at Toledo Speedway, last Saturday. It was the fourth victory in a row and sixth so far in his career at Toledo Speedway. The driver from Kingsburg, California, going…
By: Mark Holtsberry George Keezer Bennett was an Oakwood fella who was born August 21, 1892 in Paulding County, Ohio. The son of James Buchanan and Sanorah Jane (Keezer) Bennett. James was born in Melrose, May of 1857. Sanorah or also known as Jennie, was born in Henry County, Ohio November 15, 1854. By…
Penny For Your Thoughts by: Nancy Whitaker When the days begin to get shorter ( I wish it was now) and the weather turns cooler. can you hear the crickets chirping? Now, I am definitely not fond of crickets and I usually scream when I see one, But. when I hear them chirping, I know fall is coming, school is starting and…
“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 Guillotining Office Supplies I never hated English class in school when growing up, but never found any pleasure in grammar and punctuation either. I probably like to think that…
By: Ron Burt Here’s an update for the 360 Sprint Invaders and the Great Lakes Sprint Series. On April 25th, it was announced that the Ohio Logistics NRA Sprint Series would be taken over by the GLSS owner Barry Marlow. This united the Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan 360 Sprint Car teams. Barry recently told me,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Harold George Stewart is an interesting fella who left the boxing ring to serve his country. Harold was born January 4, 1891 in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio. The son of David Clinton and Mary S. (Coe) Stewart. David was born August 5, 1851 in Shelby County, Ohio. Mary was born…
Penny For Your Thoughts, By: Nancy Whitaker We all remember the old TV series, “Gilligan’s Island,” when Gilligan and his crew set off on a three hour tour on the S.S. Minnow and their ship wrecked. The group wound up on an island and made the best out of their surroundings. They always seemed to have…
“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 More Beep than Bump In small-town America we enjoy watching people get around in all types of open air vehicles: bikes, golf carts, buggies, ATVs, motorcycles, etc. Car…
By: Ron Burt The 35th annual USAC Indiana Sprint week got off to an interesting start at Gas City I-69 Speedway on Friday, July 22nd. 52 cars were in the pits to qualify. The first night saw Shane Cottle of Kansas, IL take the checker in the feature. He only led one lap but that’s…
By: Mark Holtsberry A story of travel, adventure and service. Rassie Wilford Beverly, also known as Erastus, was born in Columbus, Ohio, January 31, 1890. The son of Samuel and Samantha Ann (Smith) Beverly. This couple was married in 1869. Samuel served in the Civil War as a private in the Confederate Army from Virginia.…
