MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry David Bill Barnhart was born April 27, 1891 in Antwerp. The son of George, born October 1845 in Germany and Margarett, “Maggie” (Flickinger) Barnhart, born July 1849 in Ohio. This couple was married April 25, 1875 in Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan.  George was a Civil War Veteran, who served with Company F.…

NO ARK TODAY?

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Most of us have heard the biblical story of Noah and the Ark. This is a Bible story of how God destroyed the earth by water and gave Noah orders to build a boat that was to be a certain size. While some are skeptical; many question, but…

Battle of Antietam

I have always wanted to know more about the Civil War. It was such an important part of our history, and it always seemed there should have been a way to solve or differences without a civil war. Visiting my brother-in-law near Hagerstown, Maryland one day he said, “Let’s visit the Antietam Battlefield today.” I…

NSCC FOUNDATION AWARDS NEARLY $800,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS

On Thursday, April 20th, the Northwest State Community College Foundation recently proudly awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships to 298 students from the region. The event shined a spotlight on “giving back,” offering needed financial help to students through the generosity of donors to the NSCC Foundation. “We were blessed to host another spectacular Scholarship Awards…

Muster on the St. Mary’s

The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Avenue, Saturday, May 13, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission:  Event is free. Freewill donation.  What was it like when the French Settlers inhabited this area?  What types of uniforms have different soldiers worn throughout history?  How have weapons changed from…