Local writers and stories
“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 Dental dilemmas Which type of medical appointment do you dread the most? Despite the rings and toys my childhood dentists gave me, I still dreaded the vulnerable and scary…
By: Ron Burt On Friday night Tyler Courtney wrapped up the 2022 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions title with his first ever Fremont Speedway win Friday, Oct. 7 to open the 15th Annual Jim and Joanne Ford Classic. Courtney, from Indianapolis, Indiana, led all 35 laps for his eighth All Star 410 Sprint win…
By: Mark Holtsberry Delta Hugh Reeb was an Antwerp boy known by the local fellas as “Doc”, and was born June 4, 1894 in Antwerp, Ohio, the son of Joseph Edward and Jennie Elnora (Oswalt) Reeb. Joseph was born January 12, 1873 in Ohio. Jennie was born September 9, 1877 in Ohio. They were married…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I saw this little story on Social Media and I thought it was too good not to share. Every once in a while, a ewe will give birth to a lamb and reject it. If the lamb is returned to the ewe, the mother may even kick…
“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 Walk Slowly Towards an Old Untold Story When was the last time you walked through an old barn or building? I always enjoy walking through an old barn, imagining…
By: Ron Burt Last week, Fremont Speedway crowned it’s 2022 season track champions under the lights on a perfect night to race on the Track That Action Built. Craig Mintz won the 410 Sprint track championship for his fourth time. Paul Weaver clinched his fourth division track title in the 305 Sprints. Jamie Miller clinched…
By: Mark Holtsberry The List In 1989 my uncle, Ray Keck, published a book titled, “Veterans Book”. He had many hours logged in locating veterans from Paulding County who had served in the military. At that time he had listed 1993 World War Two Veterans from Paulding County. But knowing him, he thought he may…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker The old saying Penny for your thoughts originated in some English text by John Haewood. When these texts were written, a penny was actually a considerable amount of money in England. Adjusted for inflation, it would amount to about 1.6 pounds in English currency or $2.50 USD, today. (Wow)…
“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 Sports Page for Road Closures I assume most people check the sports section of the newspaper or a favorite website to get yesterday’s scores and know what to watch…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Following a two-week battle with the summer flu, I awoke early one summer morning to get errands done and to feel the breeze of a cooler summer morning. After hurriedly doing my morning chores, such as drinking coffee and feeding my cat, I got ready, got in my car…
By: Mark Holtsberry Sgt. Daniel Alexander Kanipe was not a Paulding County boy, but has the making of a good read. Daniel has the fame of being the only survivor of the famed Company C, 7th Cavalry under Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer. Daniel was born April 15, 1853, in Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina.…
“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 Twisting Truth In order to move overseas, it often requires much paperwork and waiting. Our paperwork process took 8 months, so I took a job as a substitute teacher…
By: Ron Burt Cole Macedo is having the best season of his young career, and put another exclamation point on it Saturday evening at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio. The Lemoore, California ace led all 35 laps of the $15,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial, earning his largest payday in the process…
