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Reflections: Tombstone unearthed in back yard
It was almost 30 years ago that Jay and Diane Haycook were Roto-tilling a small plot of earth behind their home, 534 S. Marion St., in Cardington, pre...

Reflections: Cardington native’s escape from Germany
I want to share with you a story I read in the March 20, 1952. edition of the Union Register about Cardington native Otto Koeppe, his wife and daughte...

Reflections: Remembering Singer Livery Barn
Although it was razed exactly 45 years ago, I wonder how many remember the Singer Livery Barn. It was located on North Marion Street at the southeast ...

Reflections: Potpourri of Cardington history
I love reading items about Cardington’s people and what they contributed in the past.For instance, in a story published in the Morrow County Ind...

Reflections: Village bios interesting
I collect information about Cardington and Morrow County. Some are short pieces so am using this last edition of 2018 to share one.There was a publica...
Reasons to start your resolutions early
Chances are, if you’re contemplating a New Year’s resolution, shedding those extra pounds is at the top of your list, according to a Maris...

Reflections: Cooks contribute to Christmas palate
The Christmas holiday means gifts, music, greeting cards, church services, etc. I also recall those mouthwatering seasonal food dishes made for this h...

Reflections: Say it with holiday music
I love Christmas music and never tire of it. I love the carols, “Silent Night,” “O, Come All Ye Faithful,’ “The First No...

Reflections: Christmas shopping in the past
This column is titled Reflections for a reason. I find looking to the past is usually an interesting, sometimes striking contrast.For instance, as a c...

Reflections: Christmas 80 years ago
It’s the Christmas season when many programs will be presented.I have heard from many of you who like seeing the names of your older relatives o...