William Flood

United States

Contributing Writer at AntiqueWeek

Writer specializing in heritage tourism. Americana lover, with a passion for open roads, small-towns, Main Street businesses, and nostalgic events.

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2 days ago | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

Real Estate Auction RoundupBy William Flood IllinoisAledo - On May 21, Merit Auctions presented a ranch home on a large double lot. The 1998 built, 3-bedroom/2 ½ bath home was across from the Mercer County elementary and middle schools. It was outfitted with a 2-car attached garage, mostly-finished full basement, Generac 20kW whole-house generator, and gas log heat stove in the living room. Multiple updates in the last two years included a new roof and carpet. The property sold for $180,000.
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2 days ago | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio CorrespondentHARNED, Ky – On May 19, Butler Auctioneers held its May consignment auction with 570 lots available exclusively through online bidding. Equipment included farm machinery, tractors, construction attachments, trucks, tools, and more offering buyers a wide selection of quality, often new, items. Topping the sale at $68,640 was a 2021 Grand Design Solitude ST380FL-R fifth-wheel RV.
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1 month ago | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio CorrespondentSULLIVAN, Ind. – On April 22, Jeff Boston Auction Service hosted the 2025 FFA Alumni donation auction, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Sullivan FFA chapter. The event was supported by area agricultural businesses that donated seed, feed, and a variety of other farm-related items. In total, 27 lots were offered through an online auction platform, HiBid, which waived buyer’s fees to encourage participation.
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Jan 12, 2025 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

Real Estate Auction Roundup By William Flood IllinoisChampaign - Farmers National Company held a live/online simulcast auction of 94.72 acres of farmland, which closed Dec. 30. The property, located along Route 150 and Staley Road in the Fountain Head Drainage District, contained 69.17 acres of cropland and 25.55 acres designated as “other.” Soils were primarily Wyanet, Flanigan, and Catlin silt loams, along with drummer silty clay loam.
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Oct 21, 2024 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio CorrespondentFREMONT, Mich. – On Oct. 12, Art Smith Auctioneers presented the John Wolfsen Tractor Collection Auction. Wolfsen had a lifelong interest in the Allis Chalmers line. He had worked at the Allis Chalmers dealership in Fremont for 18 years and was the co-owner of The Power Shop for 24 years. Due to changing interests, he decided to sell the tractor collection he’d amassed over many years.
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Sep 22, 2024 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio correspondentWARSAW, Ind. – Located in Warsaw along U.S. 30, Creighton Brothers has established itself as a cornerstone of the local economy and a significant player in the egg industry. With nearly a century of history, the company’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading egg producer is a testament to its innovation, resilience, and commitment to quality. Creighton Brothers was founded in 1925 on the family’s homestead by brothers Hobart and Russell Creighton.
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Sep 2, 2024 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio correspondentMerit Auctions held an Ag-Pro pre-harvest equipment auction Aug. 20 featuring late model combines, tractors, harvesting, and other equipment. In full, 109 exceptional items, located in multiple locations in Georgia and Ohio, were offered via Proxibid. They included 27 tractors, 14 combines, 11 drapers and grain platforms, and 19 corn heads. John Deere was prominent but other brands including Case IH, Drago, and Massey Ferguson were represented.
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Jul 8, 2024 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

Real Estate Auction RoundupBy William Flood IllinoisClark County - Schmid Auction held an online-only auction of two tracts on June 17. Tract 1 had 10.28 acres of tillable farmland. Tract 2 held 20 acres, with 10.8 tillable and 9.2 acres of wooded hunting land. Tract 1 reached $10,500 or $1,021/acre. Tract 2 sold for $6,625 or just $331/acre. Pontoosuc - On June 25, Merit Auctions presented 9.5 +/- acres with a ranch-style home.
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Jul 2, 2024 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio correspondentPENDLETON, Ind. – On June 14th, Don Smock Auction Company (DSA Auctions) held its 32nd annual summer truck and trailer auction. It was a substantial sale, with 1,042 lots offered live and via Proxibid. Available was an array of small construction tools, construction material, heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and more. A public inspection was offered the week of the auction. It took three rings to auction all of the lots. Ring 1 held most of the heavy equipment.
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Jun 16, 2024 | farmworldonline.com | William Flood

By William FloodOhio CorrespondentClayton, Ind. – Auctioneer Richard ‘TJ’ Freije has won the title of 2024 World Automobile Auctioneer Champion (WAAC). This latest championship is the most recent in the career of one of the leading auctioneers of his generation. The National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) conducts the World Automobile Auctioneer’s Championship annually, held at auction facilities around the country.