Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Mathias Coplin was born in Antwerp, Ohio, January 15, 1891. The son of James L. Jr. born January 20, 1868 in Ohio, and Anna M. (Yenser) Coplin, born August 22, 1875 in Sandusky, Ohio. This couple was married July 13, 1890 in Paulding, Ohio. Three children were born into this marriage. Mathias…

Protect yourself from scams and fraudulent schemes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a list of 14 common fraud schemes on its “Scams and Safety”  web page, including credit card theft. The thief makes small purchases with your stolen credit card number and sees if they go through, if they do, then they hit your account for bigger purchases. You should…

MATT’S MISHAPS

“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 Celebrate the Fourth with Americans I have many memories of growing up and watching the fireworks for the Fourth of July while straining my neck upwards while sitting…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt It was a busy 4-day Memorial weekend of racing in the tri-state. I have a complete rundown on my Facebook page, Ohio Sports Blitz. I will run through key races here that took place over the holiday. In Ohio on Friday, May 26th, Travis Philo pulled his wing back and blasted away…

I played in the band

I Played ln The Band I Sowed A Seed I played in the band, I sang in the choir I wrote a few songs that gave a few people hope Every once in awhile I started a fire. I know -0 about music. I’m just an ordinary man and I don’t particularly excel in anything.…