The Gaslight Theater Players are holding open auditions for their spring

It is hard to believe that this was the last newspaper article that I wrote for the decade. Much has happened to all of us over the past 10 years and it has passed by much too quickly. For those of you who can remember, it was 10 years ago right about now that many of us were worried about the dreaded Y2K virus and what was going to happen to all of our computer systems when the calendars rolled over to the year 2000. That seems like a minor concern with everything going on today, doesn’t it?

WILMINGTON – The Clinton County YMCA, in collaboration with CMH Regional Health System, is hosting a 12-week weight loss and healthier living program called “Healthier Community.”

Army Pvt. Joshua L. Florence has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Here’s hoping that you are able to remember the spirit of the holidays and spend quality time with family and friends. Merry Christmas, everyone!

One of the earliest  schools, outside of what would become the city of Greenfield, was Madison Township  School #2, located on the corner of what is now Titus Road and state Route 138, about 2 miles west of Greenfield.

Stress control, plenty of sleep, physical activity, balanced nutrition and hydration are key factors in maintaining a strong immune system. Your chances of surviving, recovering, or totally avoiding infectious diseases is much higher if your general health is good. Not only does a strong immune system keep you healthy during cold and flu season, it also determines how long and how well you live.

The Serenity in Christian Union Church will host its Serenity Concert Series
at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at the church, 237 S. High St., Hillsboro.

Wilmington, Ohio -- Dawn Perez of Wilmington, a registered nurse in the Clinton Memorial Hospital Surgery Center, received the second DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses given at CMH Regional Health System. The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.

Shadow Roosa, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, donated several books on the American Civil War to the Highland County District Library.  The Sons of Confederate Veterans is the oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers.  Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.  For information on the local chapter, call 937-402-8273.

The New Vienna Community Church welcomes the public to the presentation of the Christmas play, "The Christmas Guest" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. The church is located at 412 West Street in New Vienna. The play will be followed by a traditional candlelight service. The evening will conclude with refreshments provided by some of the cast.

St. Benignus Catholic Church in Greenfield will be offering free and delicious Christmas dinners to those in need.  They are available for pickup or delivery on Christmas day from noon-3 p.m. at the church on 218 S. 2nd St.

David and Helen (Boerger) Caplinger were married Dec. 20, 1959 at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Chuckery), Milford Center, Ohio.