Local writers and stories
By: Mark Holtsberry Claude Leo Morhart was born in Cecil, Ohio, March 3, 1895, The son of Iva CL born in November of 1863 in Ohio, and Anna F. (Hinch) born January of 1869 in Ohio. This couple was married June 24, 1886 in Paulding. A daughter, Clara P., was born in 1887, followed by…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker If you were raising a family in the 1970s and 1980s, you might have some memories of the trendy drink at that time … Sun Tea. I don’t know who came up with the idea, but I thought it was cool. My family lived in Scott, Ohio and so…
For the past few weeks, I’ve been writing to you, with confessions and affirmations. I had hoped that as you read them, you would be strengthened by the powerful scriptural references and reaffirming words reminding you of who you are in Christ. To my dismay, some of you misinterpreted the I AM style and the…
By: Ron Burt Last Friday at Attica Raceway Park the 3 most dominant drivers so far in 2024 at the speedway, each waved the checkered flags again after their features. In UMP Dirt Late Model action. Mike Bores led the first 14 laps of the 25-lap Late Model feature before Rusty Schlenk drove into the…
By: Mark Holtsberry Ambrose Henry Mouser was born in Larue, Ohio November 23, 1866. The son of Dr. Justice Austin Mouser born in Marion, Ohio December 13, 1835. He served in the Civil War as Acting Assistant Surgeon of the United States Army. Ambrose’s mother was Sarah Eleanor (Delong). She was born May of 1841…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I was always told that “Pride goeth before a fall” I am not much of a bragger, but in this column I am proud and want to tell about The West Bend News and the column I wrote a few weeks ago about Little House on the Prairie…
I am victorious in life. I am more than a conqueror. I am a world overcomer. I overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony. My faith is the victory that overcomes the world. The favor of God surrounds me like a shield. I have favor in sight of all…
By: Ron Burt It was a busy week for tri-state short track racing. Every car class you can think of had big races. The highlight was the reopening of the historic Millstream Speedway near Findlay Ohio. The tracks last race was 2016. This year they are running a limited schedule trying different car classes. Friday,…
I was sitting in the parlor one summer afternoon just watching the storm outside the window. When the storm stopped there appeared the most beautiful rainbow. Just contemplating, I noticed the rainbow touched the ground just at the edge of the woods where we often went to gather May Apples in the spring. My brother…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker One of my favorite childhood stories is that of The Little Red Hen. This is not only a good story, but has some valuable lessons in it. The story goes “Once upon a time there was a little red hen who lived with her friends, the cow, the…
In Jesus’ name I am the righteousness of GOD created in his image, likeness and given dominion over the earth. I am the head and not the tail, above, never beneath and GOD always causes me to triumph in every situation and circumstance. In Jesus’ name, my steps are ordered in GOD’S word, and I…
By: Ron Burt The 42nd Ohio Sprint Week for the Fast on Dirt, 410 Winged Outlaw Sprints, is winding down. Cap Henry currently leads the current point standings with 1294 and right behind him is Cale Thomas with 1247. Rounding out the top 5, Greg Wilson, Danny Sams III, and Travis Philo. Ohio Sprint week…
Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I was chatting with my friend, Mary Partin, the other day and she sent me a picture of her 80 year old Christmas Cactus. I was surprised because I did not know a cactus could live that long. In fact, I have never had a green thumb and…
