Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Saturday, 04 July 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

On The 4th Of July….America’s Most Beautiful Visions Of Liberty, Valor

There are no more beautiful examples of the men (and women) who've sacrificed everything than that which you can find in our American Civil War battlefield parks.  All you have to do is take the time to stop, look, and consider their story.
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Thursday, 02 July 2026 / Published in Features

Testimonial: When Things Heat Up…It Really Is Hard To Stop A Trane

On that occasion when we have the opportunity of experiencing one of our Press Pros sponsors, it's gratifying to share the facts that can save readers some angst - and sweat - of their own.
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Wednesday, 01 July 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

A Musical 4th Of July…And What Makes It An American Song?

Does it have to be patriotic? Does it need to be a Sousa March?  Or does your list of American favorites simply qualify for them being a song that exemplifies the American standard for music?  Something for you to keep in your head...even hum...on this 4th of July. Read, listen, and enjoy......
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Sunday, 28 June 2026 / Published in Features

Story Behind The Song: “My Favorite Singer Is Roy Orbison. Whatta’ Ya’ Got…?

After years of telling the story about musicians and the songs that made them famous, a well-known local wrote this week to tell me, "Roy Orbison is one of my all-time favorite singers.  A lot of his songs are on my list of favorites.  Pick one, and educate me."
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Friday, 26 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

Commentary: Time You Wish You Had Back…The Indians (Guardians), Browns, Cavs, Reds, Bengals, Et. Al.

One should occasionally take inventory on that to which you're devoting your time, and former colleague Dale Meggas said it best in his columns about pro sports teams, especially in Cleveland. Years after the glory days of the Browns only title in 1964 (above), they're still waiting for change where nothing seems to change.