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By Rosanne Bowman Some families are known for their academic prowess, or they distinguish themselves in a particular sport. The DeCurtins family, however, are remembered as talented architects, decorators and artists. For over 90 years, the family...... Full story

LIMA — Trying to pin down an 82-year-old man has not been an easy job, but the folks with the WTLW TV-44 Transforming Lives Capital Campaign did it in signing Coach Bobby Bowden as the speaker for their kick-off campaign banquet on...... Full story

By David AdamsThe Story“You never know what a key is going to fit,” says Walt the locksmith (Stephen Henderson). “It could be anything.” Young Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) has a mysterious key, left by his father Thomas (Tom...... Full story

LIMA — In a dozen visits to Lima, the southern gospel group Legacy Five has gotten to know the local crowds well, and this year plans to bring a little something special to their fans.“They will be singing a lot of music from their new...... Full story

LIMA — It's the super bowl of concerts, and it's happening on Super Bowl Sunday.“This concert is always popular,” said Mary Jane Eichelberger, dean of the Lima Chapter of the Area Guild of Organists, which hosts the annual...... Full story

ST. LOUIS — Hair is such a defining element for most women that any change is often greeted with unmitigated fear. Many a hairstylist has been confronted with rage after “just a trim,” and many a mood has been wrecked by a bad hair...... Full story

LIMA — Lima has an African-American man to thank for the post office downtown.Lowell W. Baker was supervising architect, a federal government position, for the building project that took place in the 1930s.Baker was born in Ohio, appearing on...... Full story

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Frances Giordano found out she had lung cancer in June. After that, the bad news just kept coming.First, she discovered that even with a good job and health insurance, her medical expenses were more than she could afford on...... Full story

Whenever I think of Super Bowl Sunday, I think of chili and guacamole and chips. And Ro-Tel cheese dip. And Frito pie.Because face it, people love to indulge in fatty, crunchy, salty foods they can munch while milling about or standing and watching...... Full story

KALIDA — Agatha Unverferth will celebrate her 105th birthday Feb. 5, 2012. Cards can be sent to her c/o The Meadows of Kalida, P.O. Box 388, Kalida, OH.She was born Feb. 5, 1907, in Glandorf to Frank and Catherine Maag. She married Alfred...... Full story

LIMA — Orvie A. Stirn will celebrate his 90th birthday Feb. 3, 2012. An open house was held yesterday at the Community Room at Otterbein, Cridersville.He was born to Arnold and Alice Stirn on Feb. 3, 1922. In 1946, he married Dorothy...... Full story

LIMA — Marilyn Wannemacher's co-workers knew she was going to bring Death by Chocolate to the office last week.“They told me they're not eating breakfast,” she said.Wannemacher is office manager at Kesner Insurance Agency. She will...... Full story

Unlike the grizzly bear, I do not hibernate through winter. Nope, unfortunately I'm wide awake through these long, cold months.Much to my husband's regret.Instead of sleep, my typical reaction to winter is to complain. Then I shovel. Then I turn on...... Full story

LIMA — Taxpayers have two extra days to get their taxes filed this year, but that does not mean you should wait until the last minute.Taxpayers have until April 17 to file 2011 tax returns and pay any tax due because April 15 falls on a...... Full story

By staff reportsLIMA — Women, wear red Monday and head down to the Civic Center.The Lima Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring a Go Red for Women photograph Monday at Veterans Civic Center, a campaign to help with awareness of heart disease in...... Full story