Alexander Smalley unimpressed with ‘Barnum’s traveling humbug’
Judith Sutherland continues to tell the tale of Alexander Smalley, a 19-century Ashland County, Ohio farmer.
Alexander Smalley looks for a wife
Judith Sutherland takes readers back in time to 1873 via the journals of Ashland County bachelor farmer Alexander Smalley.
The wonders of farm life are better than candy for grandkids
Judith and Doug Sutherland have pulled out all the stops for their grandkids, creating a haven they love visiting.
Spring planting brings entertainment and excitement
Judith Sutherland recalls the excitement her father had every planting season of her youth, noting her excitement never wanes.
Friendships give us a new perspective
Judith Sutherland remembers the childhood friend that helped her earn a 'B' in algebra.
Crossroads community holds stories of those who came before
Judith Sutherland considers the significance crossroads communities used to have in rural American, recalling the history of Eckley community.
Memories of early farm days continue to bring smiles
Judith Sutherland continues to recount stories shared with her by her father's childhood friend, Cloyd “Junior” McNaull about the good old days.
Join the club
The ways of friendship sure have changed for Kymberly Seabolt over the decades.
Chores certainly have changed for children through the years
Ashland County, Ohio, native Cloyd McNaull, 94, continues to reflect on his childhood to columnist Judith Sutherland.
Recalling one-room schoolhouse learning
In the early days of Cloyd “Junior” McNaull’s life, he looked forward to going to Brytes one-room schoolhouse with his older siblings.
