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As Valentine’s Day approached in 1892, the Lima Daily Times printed an article praising the trend toward a “higher class of work” in Valentine’s Day cards. The cards, the newspaper added, “are destined to take the place of the horrible red, blue and green affairs that have been familiar objects for a quarter of a century or more.”

LIMA — Wes Allen is set to direct a new play at Encore Theatre.

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Call it brain freeze. These past weeks of painfully cold weather seemed to freeze my mind as well as my feet. I shouldn’t have complained. The frigid weather gave us time to get projects done in the house. But it also made me feel a bit grouchy … for no particular reason.

On January 27, Lee and I planned for an Ice Cream Formal to celebrate one entire year alcohol free. We did it up pretty big – hired a DJ for the event and had my mom secure a place with a gym so that we would have plenty of room for a dance floor and tables and chairs. We invited all of our friends and family – those who supported us throughout our journey and love us dearly.

As Black History Month 2024 unfolds, it’s time to celebrate and explore some of the most compelling Black art exhibits that not only showcase talent but are pivotal in understanding the cultural narrative that spans continents. From contemporary canvases to historical statements, these exhibits promise to wield the power to move, educate and inspire.

Winter weather changes can negatively affect the skin — the body’s largest organ.

Arden Ward is an ace at handling other people’s crises.

You probably know that tea and coffee contain caffeine, but did you know it also can be found in other drinks, food and some medications?

On Valentine’s Day, there are many ways we can show children how much we love them that go beyond candy and cards.