• Social 19 February 2010

    SSCC to host Cabin Fever Arts Festival on Feb. 27

    The days may be short and the weather may be taking its toll, but there's always something to look forward to in February - the Cabin Fever Arts Festival.
  • Social 18 February 2010
    Groves completes basic training for Marines
    Marine Corps Pvt. Sammy R. Groves, son of Angela C. Groves 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.
  • Social 16 February 2010
    Greenfield History Club meets, discusses Valentine's Day holiday
        The Greenfield History Club, celebrating its 86th year, met February 13th at the home of Kathleen McMullen. Following holiday-inspired refreshments, the meeting opened with members and guests reading the club's collect, written by Ferne Benner.  Kaye York-Longworth, president, relayed greetings from members currently in Florida, Dayton, and Kazakhstan.
  • Social 15 February 2010
    Buford Farmers Institute to be held. Feb. 26
    It's that time of year in February when people are looking for something to do to pass the winter months and avoid all the snow we are having. Come on out to the friendly town of Buford. Some of you may ask where Buford is and what the Farmers Institute is. The Buford Farmers Institute originated in 1904. For many years, the farmers and their families would gather at the annual event. They would share ideas and present updated materials on rural farming. Back in those years the institute would last two or three days.
  • Social 15 February 2010
    Bowman guest at Cabin Fever Arts Festival at SSCC
    The Appalachian Artisan Guild is pleased to announce that area artist Rebecca Bowman will be a guest artisan in the Cabin Fever Arts Festival on Feb. 27 at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College.
  • Social 12 February 2010
    Champions of Faith Gymnastics moves to new location
    Champions of Faith Gymnastics (Crusaders Gymnastics) has moved its operation from 107 Eagle Martin Dr. in Blanchester to a new location at 2005 US 62 in Winchester.  The new location is situated between Hillsboro and Mt. Orab, and is accessible from several State Routes (SR321, SR32, SR131, SR134, SR138, SR73 and US 50/US 62 all lead to the facility), allowing the facility to still serve four counties including Brown, Clermont, Clinton and Highland.
  • Social 12 February 2010
    LCHS graduate named to Fall Semester Dean's List at College of Wooster
    Thomas Bohl, a graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at The College of Wooster. Bohl, a sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology major from Sardinia, achieved a grade point average of 3.65 or above.
  • Social 12 February 2010
    Livestock care rules presented
    Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and its most famous citizen, Phil the groundhog, received their annual 15 minutes of fame last week. As expected, Phil saw his shadow which means that we are going to have six more weeks of winter. Does anyone remember Phil not seeing his shadow?
  • Social 12 February 2010
    Hospice of Hope announces bereavement support group, events
    Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley is offering several bereavement support groups and events to allow people who have experienced a loss to come together to learn about the grief process, develop strategies that will assist in the healing journey, find support, and share insights and stories with others who have also experienced loss.
  • Social 12 February 2010
    Senior Center closes for Presidents' Day
    Teeth are meant to last a lifetime: Simple steps can help ward off oral disease
        Tooth decay and gum disease can happen at any age, but oral health is particularly important among the elderly.
  • Social 12 February 2010
    Organizing your financial records
    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?
  • Social 12 February 2010
    "Project Runway" update: Local model gets high praise
    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.
  • Social 11 February 2010
    Taking control: How to keep diabetes at bay
    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.
  • Social 10 February 2010
    Eat for a Healthy Heart
    My family has a history of heart disease. What should I focus on to make my diet as heart-healthy as possible?
  • Social 9 February 2010
    Cabin Fever features more than 41 artisans
    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.
  • Social 8 February 2010
    Thomas completes basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    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.
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