Story and photo by Sharon Hughes Hello everyone! For this edition of In The Kitchen With we have Rhonda Purdin, director of food and banquets at the Highland County Senior Citizens Center in Hillsboro with me. I asked Rhonda recently if she would share a recipe, and she said she would be glad to. […]
Column by Kay Frances They say that we spend the first half of our lives accumulating stuff and the second half getting rid of it. I’m firmly ensconced in the third quarter of my life and I’d have to say that I agree with this assessment. I know it probably defies the laws of physics, […]
Story by Michelle Stein As the holiday season draws near, families will soon be preparing to deck the halls with boughs of holly — or whatever decorations happen to suit their fancy. And for many, that includes a Christmas tree. Whether it’s part of a religious celebration or a secular one, there’s really no wrong […]
Ohio’s past surfaces at Buckeye Lake Story and photo by Jane Beathard She is a piece of Ohio history that hasn’t been seen since 1850. The Black Diamond canal boat — or what was left of her — rested at the bottom of Buckeye Lake for 166 years until a drawdown of the lake in […]
Scioto County offers unique attraction Story by Tom Corrigan “Peace.” That’s the word Tom Martin said one man used to describe how he felt after experiencing the 14 biblical scenes comprising the Christmas Cave set up each holiday season since 2016 in the White Gravel Mines in Minford. Co-owner of the mine along with wife […]
Future Fayette County Commissioner, taking office in January By Megan Neary What is your favorite way to spend your free time? Going out to eat with my wife and going out with friends on the weekend. What is your main goal as a commissioner? Work with all entities and keep a balanced budget. Also to […]
City of Lima chief of staff By Adrienne McGee Sterrett Thanksgiving v. Christmas. Which one do you prefer and why? I prefer Thanksgiving over Christmas, partly because fall is my favorite season, but mostly because Thanksgiving is a huge holiday for both maternal and paternal families. The day is normally filled with lots of love, […]
Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Richard Parrish Participants enjoy a Christmas meal by candlelight on Friday evening at the Allen County Farm Park cabin. Richard Parrish | The Lima News Take comfort in slowing down. Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s Harvest Dinner at the Cabin, an event held annually at the Allen County Farm […]
Story by Adrienne McGee Sterrett Photos courtesy of Melissa Emmons Melissa Emmons is particular. And when you’re in her trade, that is exactly the right trait. Emmons is a baker who offers cakes and cookies for sale from her Middle Point home. Her business just celebrated its first official anniversary, a fact that still astonishes […]
Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Richard Parrish Four neighborhoods in Shawnee Township share their Christmas spirit by lighting up their streets with luminaries and their homes with Christmas lights. The neighborhoods of Indianbrook, Amanda Lakes, Wildbrook and Breezewood will be participating in Shawnee luminary night from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. Bring a non-perishable […]