About Us
OHM was started to give readers a monthly collection of short stories from local writers. It is a collection of family memories, funny events, recipes, pet tips, “Heard on the Street,” tips and remedies from days gone by. You’ll feel better just by taking some time out of your busy day and reading these uplifting memories and short stories!
A Short History of Old Huntsville Magazine
- In June 1989 Cathey and Tom Carney decided to publish a little neighborhood paper that would include local history. Tom always wanted to write stories so this was a good opportunity. Cathey suggested adding recipes, Tom said that would never work but she stuck to her guns and the recipe section was added. They included a few local ads and the venture was on.
- The first issue came out a few weeks later, a 12-page issue, complete with a ghost story. Tom and Cathey, not knowing what people would think about it, put one at each doorway in the Old Town neighborhood at night and waited for a reaction. In a month or so there was growing buzz about the little magazine and it grew from there.
- In 1992 the Golden K Kiwanis Club suggested that the club distribute the Magazine as their fundraiser.
- That began a 22-year partnership which netted $550,000 for local charities until the club disbanded in 2022.
- The monthly magazine now contains 48 pages and includes subscriptions that go all over the U.S. The goal of “Old Huntsville” is not only to provide interesting reading but also to provide a place where people can send in their memories and have them published. Readers don’t throw the magazines away, but instead share and save them for future generations.
- Many who contributed articles have passed away, but their stories are preserved forever in a little magazine that started out on a back porch as a 12-page publication.
- Tom Carney passed away in 2011, but Cathey will continue the magazine for as long as she can.
Our Past Issues
Top Secret Operation
A Life Saved
PAST Issues
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