Alison Gingerich, the Leesburg, Ohio resident currently appearing as a model on Lifetime's "Project Runway" and "Models of the Runway," was honored by Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles on the Thursday, Feb. 11 episode of "Models of the Runway.

Age is one risk factor for type 2 diabetes. There's not much you can do about that. But you don't have to let this potentially life-threatening condition overwhelm you as you get older.

My family has a history of heart disease. What should I focus on to make my diet as heart-healthy as possible?

Cabin Fever is a presentation of the Appalachian Artisans Guild and SSCC's Art Department. It will be held on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fincastle Campus of Southern State Community College located at 12681 U.S. 62, 1.5 miles north of state Route 32, or 18 miles south of Hillsboro. Admission is free.

Marine Corps Pvt. Joshua S. Thomas, son of Phyllis and Paul Kneipp of Hillsboro, Ohio, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.

“Don’t expect Jojo the Jungle Boy,” so explains Froggy as he sets in motion a series of uproarious events that puts his shy, humdrum friend in the middle of unusual circumstances in Larry Shue’s comedy “The Foreigner” playing March 5-7 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The show will begin at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday, with a 3:30 p.m. Sunday matinee.

It’s time for the Girl Scouts annual cookie sale. Throughout January, Girl Scouts throughout Highland County took orders for their eight varieties of cookies available only from Girl Scouts. Those cookies will be delivered in March, but don’t despair if you missed the girls; more cookies will be available to purchase directly at various locations where girls will be staffing booths throughout the area starting February 26.

Senior Center elections held
The Highland County Senior Center Board of Directors has elected officers for 2010. Terry Mull will serve as president, Rosalie Morgan as vice president, Lynn Neal as secretary and Jane Moore as treasurer.

Chinese New Year 2010 begins  on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 and No. 1 China Buffet on North High Street in Hillsboro is ready for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Jacky Wu and their children Angel and Eric (pictured at right) are gracious hosts and welcome everyone to join in the celebration.

Chinese New Year 2010 begins  on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 and No. 1 China Buffet on North High Street in Hillsboro is ready for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Jacky Wu and their children Angel and Eric (pictured at right) are gracious hosts and welcome everyone to join in the celebration.

Bradley D. Penwell has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program.  The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year.

HHS After-Prom Parents are asking for the community’s financial donations, door prizes or time for the Hillsboro After Prom Party being held at the Hillsboro Elementary School on Saturday, April 24th.

I tend to keep my financial papers (at least those that I think are important) but after more than a decade, my record boxes are overwhelming my closet floor. What should I focus on keeping, and for how long?

  Local artist Gretchen Huffman was recently commissioned by a group of pool players at the Highland County Senior Center to paint a picture of them around the pool table, where they gather every weekday. The finished work was presented to the group this week.

  Local artist Gretchen Huffman was recently commissioned by a group of pool players at the Highland County Senior Center to paint a picture of them around the pool table, where they gather every weekday. The finished work was presented to the group this week.