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	No more ‘fiscal watch’ for city school district 04/24/2008 On April 15, the Auditor of State released London City Schools from “fiscal watch.”
	Pulling for great test week 04/24/2008 Noah Birchfield (left) and Owen Thomas (orange shirt) join their fourth-grade classmates as they challenge another class at Madison Rural Elementary in a tug-of-war contest on the front lawn of the school on April 18.
	Plain City gets into the swing with big band dance 04/24/2008 Step back into the 1940s and the days of swing with the music of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller played by central Ohio’s own "Classic Swing" big band at the Plain City Public Library Big Band Dance on May 2.
	It’s time to Paint the Town Purple 04/24/2008 Organizers of Madison County’s Relay For Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, want to “Paint the Town Purple” on May 1.
	Auction raises funds for area trails 04/24/2008 The Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails (FMCPT) completed the Madison County portion of the Ohio To Erie Trail in December, but their work is not done.
	May 9 show all about attitude 04/24/2008 Two years ago, Lilly Chapel area resident Joyce Hildebrand brought down the house with her one-woman show devoted to the wise-cracking wisdom of humorist Erma Bombeck.
	WJ mulls trash contract 04/24/2008 West Jefferson is nearing the end of its contract with Waste Management, the entity responsible for the community’s trash pick-up.
	Volunteering: List of opportunities in Madison County 04/24/2008 Madison County is full of opportunities to volunteer time or donate materials. Many of those possibilities are listed here.
	Volunteering: Giving back can be catching 04/24/2008 When he was 5 or so, Michael Browning played catcher for his T-ball team in Mount Sterling.
	Volunteering: Storck has it covered at library 04/24/2008 “If it’s something your interested in and you have the time, ask.”
	Welcome Table serves up food 04/24/2008 On Thursday nights, warmth comes in the form of a hot meal and hospitality as St. Paul AME Church in London opens its doors for The Welcome Table.
	Animal shelter could win makeover 04/24/2008 The Humane Society of Madison County has a one in 20 shot at winning a $1 million animal shelter makeover. On April 22, the Humane Society got its chance to show why they deserve the prize.
	Remember When: Sheriff’s home and offices 04/24/2008 This photo shows the residence and offices of the Madison County Sheriff.
	Letter: Don’t forget the uninsured 04/24/2008 “Cover the Uninsured Week,” sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is April 27- May 3.
	Obituaries 04/24/2008
	London on ‘Road to Cure’ 04/17/2008 By the time he reached London on April 9, Colorado resident Ron Kessler had walked 750 miles on his one-man quest to raise money to fight breast cancer.
	Madison-Plains hunts for solution to math problems 04/17/2008 “We’re really taking a beating,” said Superintendent Bernie Hall at the April 15 Madison-Plains Board of Education meeting regarding the district’s math program.
	HB 521 studies consolidation for local governments 04/17/2008 State Representative Larry Flowers (R-19) and State Representative Larry Wolpert (R-23) have introduced a bill designed to study ways to consolidate and streamline local government.
	Learn about remote-control planes on April 23 04/17/2008 As a young boy, Mike Hensel started his fascination with flying by visiting the local library to get books about airplanes.
	Idea: community report card for JA 04/17/2008 A school report card geared for the community may be in the works for Jon-athan Alder Local Schools following information submitted to the school board by Superintendent Doug Carpenter at the board’s April 14 meeting.
	Technology leads to arrest in 17-year-old cold case 04/17/2008 A young life was cut short on March 17, 1991, when the body of Jessica Lynn Keen was discovered in the Foster Chapel Cemetery in Jefferson Township, Madison County.
	Norwood kids’ math skills improve 04/17/2008 A team of six teachers is taking the mystery out of math for third-graders at Norwood Elementary in West Jefferson with a program rotating students through-out classrooms and learning groups.
	Math bee: where word problems rule 04/17/2008 For most, a word problem like this conjures up nightmares of torturous math homework.
	MP middle school on the air 04/17/2008
	West Jeff revises crime-solving reward program 04/17/2008 West Jefferson Mayor Scott Hockenbery holds high hopes for the success of the newly revised Reward for Information program.
	Small business center a possibility for West Jeff 04/17/2008 West Jefferson Mayor Scott Hockenbery says the village administration is working with village council and the community to ensure that the “best days of West Jefferson are yet to come.’’
	Photos Around Town 04/17/2008
	Remember When: Pierce Lumber and Coal 04/17/2008 The offices of Pierce Lumber and London Coal Co. were located on West High Street.
	Honor rolls and perfect attendance lists 04/17/2008
	Community Calendar 04/17/2008
	Obituaries 04/21/2008
	WJ police start award system to fight crime 04/14/2008 In an effort to combat rising crime rates in West Jefferson, the village police department will establish a reward on a case-by-case basis for information leading to the arrest and conviction of criminals.
	Fire claims three lives south of West Jefferson 04/14/2008 Grove City Christian School is dealing with the loss of two students and a staff member.
	Relay meet all about teamwork 04/14/2008 London High School’s Red Raider track relays took place on April 5.
	Rosati tapped for state gifted program 04/14/2008 Anna Rosati, a junior at Madison-Plains High School, is one of only 70 students in Ohio selected to take part in the 2008 Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted.
	Bruised Tigers win state title 04/14/2008 The Madison County Tigers’ team colors are white and blue, though black and blue may have been a better fit for the squad’s last two games of the season.
	Canaan middle-schoolers speak out 04/14/2008 One couldn’t help but learn something by attending Canaan Middle School’s Oration Celebration on April 3.
	West Jefferson wins county tourney 04/14/2008 The Lady Roughriders emerge as victors of the Madison County Softball Tournament.
	Celebrating Children 04/14/2008 Presbyterian Child Center will celebrate “The Week of the Young Child” April 13-19.
	Movie Review: A dose of hard reality from “Snow Angels” 04/14/2008 The opening scene of “Snow Angels” shows us a typical day after school in a small Pennsylvanian town.
	Column: Society responsible for preventing child abuse 04/14/2008 Part and parcel with parenting is the incessant worrying we do over the safety of our children.
	Remember When: Interurban goes downtown 04/14/2008 This is a picture showing downtown London around 1905.
	Community Calendar 04/14/2008 Events in and around Madison County.
	Spring Sports Report 2008 04/03/2008 Previews of all spring sports teams at Jonathan Alder, London, Madison-Plains, Southeastern and West Jefferson high schools
	Southeastern weighs construction options 04/03/2008 The Southeastern Local School District and Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) are reconsidering the possibility of renovating or rebuilding schools in the area in order to meet OSFC building standards.
	Kite Festival floats on air 04/03/2008 St. John's Lutheran Church in London held its first Kite Festival March 29.
	Central Townships Fire hires chief, assistant chief 04/03/2008 The Central Townships Joint Fire District has new leaders in place to oversee day-to-day operations.
	Choctaw 5-K benefits Cancer Society 04/03/2008 Five years ago, Melissa Dowler-Atkins took the helm of the Madison County Relay for Life. Today, her efforts continue to benefit the American Cancer Society, albeit with the start of a new event.
	Dinner theme: ‘Under the big top’ 04/03/2008 St. Patrick School and Parish in London will hold its second annual dinner and auction on April 19 at Choctaw Lake Lodge.
	South Charleston News 04/03/2008 Athletes play on national champion team; Library to hold ribbon-cutting; Biodiesel plant gets grant.
	Photo: Vietnam Veterans Breakfast 04/03/2008
	Photos: Alumni step up to the plate 04/03/2008 Madison-Plains High School softball teams holds its first alumni game.
	Seelenbinder writes book 04/03/2008 There’s a new children’s book that’s causing quite a buzz.
	Column: An Easter emergency to remember 04/03/2008 Easter weekend, I debated whether to watch a DVD or go to a movie.
	Remember When: Children gathered to hear radio 04/03/2008 Grade school children in London were released from school early one day in 1930 to listen to the new model of the Atwater Kent Radio with Golden Voice.
	Community Calendar 04/03/2008 Events in and around Madison County.
	Spotlight shines on vocalists in ’08 Music Revue 03/27/2008 The Madison County Arts Council will present its annual Music Revue April 5 at Brennan Loft, 158 S. Main St. in London. This year’s theme is "Favorites."
	Odds are good that show will entertain 03/27/2008 Virtue and vice are juxtaposed in the lively musical, "Guys & Dolls," Jonathan Alder High School’s choice for its spring musical.
	London pool gets $75,000 facelift 03/27/2008 The London Parks and Recreation Department is sprucing up the municipal pool to the tune of $75,000.
	Loving Care dinner benefits patients 03/27/2008 Last year, Loving Care Hospice provided $70,000 worth of care to people who were unable to pay for the services. The non-profit organization can afford this generosity thanks to the success of fundraisers like the upcoming spring dinner.
	Funds needed for animal surgeries 03/27/2008 The Humane Society of Madison County is seeking financial support to help five animals that have special medical conditions.
	London Boosters collect recyclable electronics 03/27/2008 The London Music Boosters have partnered with Ohio Computer Recycling to offer a service to the community as well as a fundraiser for the London City Schools music department.
	Dance lessons lead up to Plain City big band dance 03/27/2008 To help the community prepare for the upcoming Plain City Big Band Dance, the Friends of the Plain City Public Library will offer free swing dance lessons.
	Honeysuckle to get heave-ho 03/27/2008 An English playwright once wrote, "Many hands make light work." Organizers of an Earth Day clean-up of London’s bike path hope to put the idea into action on April 19.
	MR/DD banquet lauds excellence 03/27/2008 Helping people with disabilities to succeed by encouraging opportunities has been the life work of both Rose Jackson and Cora Russell.
	Culinary kids whip up medals 03/27/2008 The ProStart Invitational, sponsored by the Ohio Restaurant Association, Gordon Foods and Sysco of Central Ohio, was held at the Columbus Convention Center Feb. 17-18.
	Column: Guitar-playing days are gone 03/27/2008 It sits in the corner wondering why I have forsaken it. It calls to me in its silence.
	Column: Bruce is the Boss 03/27/2008 August of 2000 marked the last time I went to a concert, at least one of my choosing. I saw Pearl Jam and had a terrific time.
	Remember When: Flag Pole 03/27/2008 A flagpole once stood in the middle of the intersection at Main and High streets in London.
	Photo: Students donate to breast cancer initiative 03/27/2008
	Doggie Breath: How to Keep Things Fresh 03/27/2008 It’s offensive, it’s a problem - it’s doggie breath.
	Community Calendar 03/27/2008 Events happening in and around Madison County.
	April start date set for Golden Eagle stadium 03/20/2008 The old home-side bleachers at Madison-Plains High School have seen their last football game, track meet, soccer match and marching band performance.
	Gym is spared in Fairfield School demolition 03/20/2008 While the bricks and beams are being torn apart, the site of Fairfield Elementary School will continue to bring the community together.
	145-year-old piano plays new tune 03/20/2008 The key to getting a 145-year-old piano to hold a tune is to take a hammer to it, then play it gently and sparingly.
	London assistant principal resigns 03/20/2008 London High School will have a new assistant principal next school year. On March 17, the London Board of Education accepted Michael D. Wilson’s resignation, which will become effective July 31.
	WJ wants to diversify investments 03/20/2008 West Jefferson Council is again considering an investment policy that will allow it to diversify investments in order to maximize interest revenue.
	School Web site in for change 03/20/2008 London City Schools is looking to upgrade its online presence and do so with in-house resources.
	Board member wants more discussion 03/20/2008 Jefferson Local Board of Education member Wade Schneider wants his fellow board members to spend more time talking about issues and school policies during open meetings.
	Team snags first undefeated season 03/20/2008 In his first season as head coach for the West Jefferson Middle School seventh-grade boys’ basketball team, Kenny Love and a team of 15 students soared to an unprecedented season record of 17 wins and no losses.
	Easter photos 03/20/2008 Egg hunts, coloring contests and more are caught in photos taken in the Madison County area.
	London Fine Arts Festival 03/20/2008 On March 15, London City Schools held a Fine Arts Festival to celebrate the musical and artistic talents of its kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
	Remember When: Lincoln stopped at train station 03/20/2008 The Little Miami Railroad Station on South Main Street in London is a site of historic significance.
	Community Calendar 03/20/2008 Full schedule of events in and around Madison County.
	Agriculture Events 03/20/2008
	Alder adds school day to calendar 03/13/2008 Students and teachers in Jonathan Alder Local Schools will have one less free day next school year.
	Blizzard of 2008 Photos 03/13/2008 On March 7-8, a blizzard brought with as much as 20 inches of snow in parts of central Ohio. Madison County folks had to do their share of shoveling to get out from under the piles.
	Mayor’s aim: improve public service 03/13/2008 West Jefferson Mayor Scott Hockenbery continues to implement changes as part of his Quality Public Services plan to address challenges in modern and financially feasible ways.
	Junior High joins Oprah club, helps W. Africa 03/13/2008 Global warming has taken on a whole new meaning at Jonathan Alder Junior High School as students work to warm the lives of children living half a world away.
	Canaan still ‘School to Watch’ 03/13/2008 Canaan Middle School is a “National and Ohio School to Watch� for a second straight year.
	OPOTA uses AirSoft guns for training 03/13/2008 You never know how you’re going to react to a stressful situation until you’re in it.
	Fest seeks work from artists over 50 03/13/2008 Spring in central Ohio can’t be too far off when Columbus Recreation and Parks starts seeking work for its annual Arts Fest.
	PCE gets ‘Tough’ on bullies 03/13/2008 Students at Plain City Elementary surrounded four actors in the gymnasium on March 10 as they performed “Tough,� a production designed to help children recognize and prevent bullying.
	Community Center expands offerings 03/13/2008 Organizers of the Mount Sterling Community Center are making a concerted effort to reach out to residents of all ages, but especially those at either end of the age spectrum.
	Fairboard receives state funds 03/13/2008 With state funding of over $92,000 finally in hand, the Madison County Agricultural Society (a.k.a. Senior Fair Board) is getting down to the business of making repairs and improvements to the fairgrounds in London.
	With TLC, old barn regains practical use 03/13/2008 London area residents John and Joanna Mitchell like old barns. They also like meeting other people who like old barns.
	Tour part of Ohio Barn Conference 03/13/2008 The ninth annual Friends of Ohio Barns (FOB) Conference will be held in Springfield on March 28-30. The central theme will be adaptive re-use of Ohio Barns.
	Start-A-Steer idea designed to boost fair totals 03/13/2008 The number of youths showing steers at the Madison County Fair is slowly dwindling. Expense is the culprit, says Bill McDonald, who has come up with a possible solution.
	Column: Warning to candidates, Don’t call me at home 03/13/2008 I am starting a grassroots movement and looking for lemmings, er...sheep, sorry…converts in time to marshal numbers large enough for the general election in November.
	Don’t turn your snout up at “Penelope� 03/13/2008 Let me firmly state that I do believe in curses. In fact, I know that there is one placed upon the relatives of my mom’s side of the family, self sometimes included.
	Remember When: Stables operated where McDonald’s now stands 03/13/2008 A.C. Sifrit Stables was located on East High Street in London where the McDonald’s restaurant is located.
	Letter to Editor: Blizzard yields helpfulness 03/13/2008
	Photo: Men In Black win, coach shaves head 03/13/2008
	Community Calendar 03/13/2008
	3 wrestlers place at state 03/07/2008 One Madison-Plains wrestler and two West Jefferson wrestlers placed at the state tournament held last week in Columbus.
	Primary Election Results 03/07/2008 Listing of the unofficial results of the March 4 primary election as reported by the Madison County Boardf of Elections.
	Sterling library levy fails; voters favor MRDD levy 03/07/2008 While candidates for various races nabbed the spotlight in the March 4 primary election, two local issues also were on the ballot. One failed and one passed.
	Elections board ready for turnout 03/07/2008 The 10,246 ballots cast in the March 4 primary election in Madison County represented a 45 percent turnout of registered voters in the county. Board of Elections Director Timothy A. Ward said the turnout was good and the board was ready for it.
	Cancer study coming to Madison Co. 03/07/2008 The American Cancer Society is looking to the residents of Madison County and surrounding communities to play a direct role in improving the lives of future generations by participating in an historic study.
	Concealed carry licenses due 03/07/2008 The deadline nears for renewal of licenses issued four years ago at the start of Ohio’s Carry Concealed Weapon program.
	Rotary recognizes eight for ‘service above self’ 03/07/2008 Good deeds need not go unnoticed. On Feb. 28, the Rotary Club of London handed out Service Above Self awards to eight individuals.
	Quilter earns London Rotary 4-Way Test award 03/07/2008 The Four-Way Test of Service Above Self for London Rotarians asks if an action is true, fair, beneficial, and builds goodwill or friendship.
	MP team exceeds expectations 03/07/2008 Last year, Madison-Plains’ boys basket-ball team was stacked with nine seniors and made the district semi-finals. This year, only one senior was a returning player, yet, the Golden Eagles went further in tournament play, making the district finals.
	Fine Arts Fest slated for March 15 03/07/2008 London City Schools’ Fine Arts Festival is open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. March 15 and will feature musical performances and visual arts by students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
	Column: Approaching 50, I wonder, ‘Where’s my clout?’ 03/07/2008 The 18 to 49 age group is the target audience coveted by purveyors of products, everything from cars to camera phones.
	Taking stock of my own Bucket List 03/07/2008 I am not a big fan of making a lot of goals, but I am very happy when I can cross one off a list.On New Year’s Day, I generally follow the advice of making a resolution to make no resolutions.
	This week in photos 03/07/2008 See who's doing what and where in this series of photos from around Madison County.
	Community Calendar 03/07/2008 Check out what's happening in and around Madison County.
	Mount Sterling Library on ballot for new funds 02/29/2008 On Feb. 28, the Mount Sterling Public Library board of trustees hosted a question and answer session at the Mount Sterling Community Center. The subject was a levy request.
	Battelle cleans up research site in WJ 02/29/2008 Clean-up of Battelle Memorial Institute’s nuclear sciences site in West Jefferson is nearly complete.
	Photos: Climbing for the cure 02/29/2008
	Voters Guide: State Senate 10th District 02/29/2008 Information on candidates running for the 10th Senate District in the March 4 primary election.
	High school serves as polling place in London 02/29/2008 Many London residents will cast their ballots at a different polling place for the March 4 primary election.
	Local art will tour the state 02/29/2008 Their brush strokes ooze with movement and color. Their subjects range from the real to the abstract. In nine instances, their paintings caught the eye of the judges.
	West Jeff to hire office assistant 02/29/2008 The West Jefferson village council, encouraged by Law Director Ron Parsons, will seek to improve its record-keeping procedures in order to satisfy the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
	Sheriff’s Web site offers info 02/29/2008 Much information can be had for just a few mouse clicks on the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Web site, www.madisonsheriff.org.
	Cancer awareness is focus of new Miss Relay contest 02/29/2008 This year’s Relay For Life in Madison County will include a pageant for girls, but it’s not your typical beauty contest.
	South Charleston: College student compiles old photos on DVD 02/29/2008 In what started as a classroom assignment, Urbana University student Josh Murray found an outlet for his passion for history.
	South Charleston: Idea would boost business network 02/29/2008 When Karl Loveless became president of the South Charleston Community Club, he took it upon himself to read meeting minutes from the club’s early days in the 1930s.
	South Charleston: Donation goes to swimming pool 02/29/2008 The South Charleston swimming pool will open for another season this summer, thanks in part to a $1,500 donation from the South Charleston Community Club.
	Former Buckeye to speak in London 02/29/2008 Former Buckeye defensive tackle, Joel Penton, will make a stop in London on March 4 to address the community at London High School.
	Photos: Wrestlers at Districts 02/29/2008
	Business news: Obstetrics & Gynecology reopens 02/29/2008
	Letters to the Editor 02/29/2008
	Remember When: 1933 London football 02/29/2008
	Community Calendar 02/29/2008
	Crystal ball a new fundraiser 02/29/2008 Loving Care Hospice will kick off “Crystal Hearts,� a new year-long fund-raiser, on March 7 at Deer Creek Resort near Mount Sterling.
	MP hires Hall for 2 more years 02/22/2008 The word "interim" is no longer part of Bernie Hall Jr.’s title. On Feb. 19, the Madison-Plains Board of Education granted Hall a two-year contract as the district’s superintendent.
	Burn victim thrives at Fairhaven 02/22/2008 Last week, 5-year-old Sydney Miller was walking on her tip-toes around the kitchen table in her home north of Plumwood.
	Ohio Seed Co. ideal for banquet hall 02/22/2008 Madison County needs a larger banquet and meeting facility, according to Madison County Chamber of Commerce Director Sean Hughes, who says he has found the right spot.
	Expo open to more exhibitors 02/22/2008 The Madison County Community Expo is changing to accommodate more area businesses and job-seeking residents.
	Principal on state education institute 02/22/2008 Last fall, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland chose 48 individuals from around Ohio to be part of his Institute for Creativity and Innovation in Education.
	London okays five-year plan 02/22/2008 On Feb. 18, the London Board of Education approved a strategic plan designed to implement improvements over the next five years.
	Voters Guide: Madison County Commissioner 02/22/2008 Information on candidates running in the March 4 primary for two seats for Madison County Commissioner
	Voters Guide: Madison County Judge of Court of Common Pleas 02/22/2008 Information about candidates for Madison County Judge of Court of Common Pleas
	Voters Guide: State Representative 84th District 02/22/2008 Information about candidates running in the March 4 primary for State Representative of the 84th District
	Photos: Wrestlers qualify for districts 02/22/2008 Jonathan Alder and London wrestlers fare well at sectional tournament
	Author visit: Have you flipped the frog? 02/22/2008 On Feb. 28, the authors and illustrators of Ribbit! will visit London to share the story behind the creation of their children's book.
	Movie Review: ‘Jumper’ gets a C- 02/22/2008
	Remember When: 1958-59 choir 02/22/2008
	Fun facts about Leap Day/Year 02/22/2008 In celebration of Leap Day/Year, London Public Library is waiving late fees on materials returned on Friday, Feb. 29. The library also share fun facts about the special day.
	Community Calendar 02/22/2008 Events in and around Madison County
	‘Turn-a-holic’ displays his work 02/16/2008 “When I hear a chainsaw, my ears perk up,� said Rodger Lynch.
	Photos: Raiders basketball 02/18/2008
	‘Turn-a-holic’ displays his work 02/14/2008 "When I hear a chainsaw, my ears perk up," said Rodger Lynch.
	JA students among top in country 02/14/2008 Twenty-one years ago, Jonathan Alder High School Principal Phil Harris started an Academic Wall of Fame to recognize the school’s National Merit Scholarship Corp. finalists.
	Ohio’s First Lady lends an ear to Family Council 02/14/2008 "Ted and I both have spent extensive time in the trenches working with people’s problems.
	West Jeff board applauds wrestlers 02/14/2008 Lightning may not strike twice in the same place, but West Jefferson High School’s wrestlers proved hard work can result in back-to-back Mid-State League championships.
	Alder speller takes top prize 02/14/2008 Students from four grade levels in four school districts came together on Feb. 11 for the Madison County Spelling Bee.
	Gavel brings big bucks at auction 02/14/2008 Ken Weimer, president of the London Lions Club, can’t wait to see what he’s gotten himself into.
	Alder now requires more class credits for graduation 02/14/2008 On Feb. 11, the Jonathan Alder Board of Education voted to raise the bar.
	Plain City church to triple in size 02/14/2008 By the end of this year, Maranatha Community Fellowship Church will no longer be the small church at the junction of Route 42, Middle Pike and Lucas Road, south of Plain City.
	Book fair! 02/14/2008 The public is invited to shop at London Elementary’s book fair.
	Remember When: 25th reunion in 1909 02/14/2008
	Movie Review: Fool’s Gold doesn’t shine brightly 02/14/2008 On paper, "Fool’s Gold" seems like it would be an ideal movie to help cure those pesky winter blues.
	Community Calendar 02/14/2008
	Airman thanks letter-writers with flag he carried in Iraq 02/07/2008 Every day while in Iraq, Tim Spradlin kept a small American flag tucked under his body armor.
	Teen steers himself back on course with area GED program 02/07/2008 Adam Stacy was working his usual morning shift in the kitchen at Perkins Jan. 31 when guest services manager Liz Seagle told him he was needed in the dining area.
	Teacher starts Plain City church 02/07/2008 In the Bible’s New Testament, the apostle Paul makes tents and starts churches.
	London hosts wrestling sectional 02/07/2008 For the first time in recent memory, London High School is hosting a Central District Div. II sectional wrestling tournament. The action will start at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 and wrap up sometime that evening.
	Tolles’ 30,000 square-foot expansion on schedule 02/07/2008 Construction of a 30,000 square-foot expansion is on schedule at Tolles Career & Technical Center in Plain City.
	OSU vet students help animal shelter 02/07/2008 Ohio State University is a long drive for Madison County dogs and cats looking for a new home, but vets-in-training are helping to cut local humane society costs and reduce the pet population.
	Event caters to entrepreneurs 02/07/2008 In its continuing commitment to cultivating small businesses, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with TechColumbus to put on a TechStart event for entrepreneurs at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Chamber office.
	WJ council joins Main St. program 02/07/2008 West Jefferson Village Council con-tinues to work toward economic development in the area by joining Heritage Ohio.
	Governor gives State of the State Address 02/07/2008 The financial storm clouds mounting overhead don’t have the Governor from Duck Run hiding his head, as Ted Strickland proposed programs to boost education and employment in his State of the State address Feb. 6.
	Photos: Plain City Elementary penmanship 02/07/2008 Winners of the Zaner Bloser hand-writing contest advance to the next level of competition.
	Photo: Shaving Cream Day! 02/07/2008 Five-year-old Maddie Evans slides across the gymnasium floor during Fairhaven School’s Shaving Cream Day.
	Column: No sorrow for boring Belichik 02/07/2008 It was with great delight that I watched Bill Belichik and his New England Patriots get run over by the New York Giants in this year’s Super Bowl.
	Movie Review: “There Will Be Blood� 02/07/2008 When the closing credits started rolling on “There Will Be Blood,� I was not sure how to take this movie.
	Letter: Kindness continues for kids and elderly 02/07/2008 As always, the people of Madison County have been very generous to the Holiday Helpers Fire Fighter Toy Drive.
	Community Calendar 02/07/2008 Events happening in and around Madison County.
	Governor talks about energy at Stanley Electric 01/31/2008 American carmakers are struggling, which means companies that make parts for those cars are struggling and, therefore, looking to foreign car makers as potential new clients.
	MS library makes cuts in materials, hours, staff 01/31/2008 To make ends meet, Mount Sterling Public Library has reduced its hours, staffing and book budget. The cuts went into effect on Feb. 1.
	City of London shows ‘signs’ of improvement 01/31/2008 When you live in a town, you know where the landmarks are, even if they’re off the beaten path. Visitors don’t have that advantage.
	New non-profit would act as economy booster 01/31/2008 The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is working to establish a Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) in order to promote economic development and improvement in Madison County and surrounding areas.
	Tolles hosts open house, college fair 01/31/2008 Tolles Career & Technical Center will host its annual open house and college fair from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7.
	Recreation district preps for fundraising push 01/31/2008 The new Central Madison Joint Recreation District (JRD) has a mission statement, bylaws and officers. Now, the non-profit needs money.
	Clinic’s volunteer docs meet need 01/31/2008 When the Madison County commissioners signed off Jan. 28 on year two of a three-year funding agreement with Madison County Health Partners (MCHP), they ensured that people like Rebecca Rucker will continue to receive health care.
	Clean-up targets honeysuckle 01/31/2008 Conservation and recreation-minded folks are rallying the troops and gathering up chainsaws. Their destination: the old tile mill in London. Their purpose: to take down a pesky weed and build up a healthy woodland.
	120 lbs. lighter, man runs marathon 01/31/2008 Though New Year’s resolutions sometimes expire even before January ends, Chris Chaffins, 32, of West Jefferson proved you don’t need a new year to get healthy and achieve your goals. You just need a resolution.
	Southeastern goes modern with ‘Millie’ musical 01/31/2008 “Everything today is thoroughly modern� as Southeastern High School jumps a few decades from past musical productions of “Oklahoma� and “My Fair Lady� to the rip roaring ’20s of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.� Performances are set for Feb. 2
	Overnight trip back on middle school schedule 01/31/2008 It’s been years since Miami View students have packed their bags for an educational overnight road trip.
	South Charleston Photos: Revisiting ancient Rome 01/31/2008 Tom Mescher's social studies class prepares for Ancient Rome exhibit.
	Shooting range donates shotguns to WJ police 01/31/2008 The Big Darby Creek Shooting Range donated two new tactical shotguns to the West Jefferson Police Department Jan. 24.
	Personal Column: Forget gender, race, creed; vote on ability to 01/31/2008 The presidential election of 2008 looms on the horizon. To me, it feels as if we’ve listened to political pundits rehash this yet unfinished race for the better part of this century.
	Movie Review: Rambo 01/31/2008 Twenty years after the last “Rambo� graced the screen, he is back with a vengeance. The question is; why is he back?
	Photo: Flag honors loved one’s memory 01/31/2008 Dennis Braskett and Chris Alexander presented a new American flag to London Elementary School in memory of Dennis’ son, Chuck.
	Photo: Americanism winners 01/31/2008 Sophomores, juniors and seniors at West Jefferson High School took the Americanism and government test.
	Dean's lists, honor rolls, perfect attendance lists 01/31/2008 See who's making the grade at area elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges.
	Community Calendar 01/31/2008 Events listings from around Madison County
	Resourceful volunteer makes old bikes ‘new’ 01/24/2008 Maggie Wagner isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. In fact, the 77-year-old London resident recently has taught herself how to repair old bicycles.
	Photos: Madison-Plains on the move 01/24/2008 Madison-Plains beats London in inter-county matchup.
	West Jeff votes to annex 250 acres into village 01/24/2008 On Jan. 21, West Jefferson council approved a resolution to accept the pro-posed annexation of 250 acres of property from Jefferson Township into the village.
	Armory bustles after school; volunteers needed 01/24/2008 After a dormancy of 18 months, the Armory’s after-school drop-in center came out of hibernation with a roar.
	Recycle computer equipment in WJ 01/24/2008 Computers become outdated almost as fast as new cars depreciate when you drive them off the lot. So, what do you do with technology when it is past its prime? You recycle it.
	Marine buddies reunite under oath 01/24/2008 Connections made in grade school can last decades and even survive wars. Just ask Dr. William Morgan of Galloway and Jim Saunders of West Jefferson.
	Oral health grant funds mouthful of prevention 01/24/2008 While a child in America puts his lost tooth under a pillow, a child in another country might throw his tooth on the roof. Author Selby B. Beeler shares tooth traditions from around the world in her book, “Throw Your Tooth on the Roof."
	Column: Forget generalizations, remember own history 01/24/2008 It was a year of assassination, war, riots and protests—a year many historians feel was a turning point for America, both politically and culturally. It was 1968.
	St. Patrick preps for Catholic Schools Week 01/24/2008 St. Patrick School in London will join other accredited Catholic elementary and high schools throughout the Diocese of Columbus in a national celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 1.
	Photos: Down on the farm 01/24/2008 COSI’s "Adventures in Agriculture" comes to St. Patrick School.
	Photos: Fear Factor, Shrek-style! 01/24/2008
	Photo: Boy Scouts trek Hocking Hills 01/24/2008 Scouts hike in Hocking Hills
	Remember When Photo 01/24/2008 Ohio’s blizzard of 1978 was whopper of a storm
	Cartoon: Groundhog Day 01/24/2008
	Movie Review: ‘27 Dresses’ 01/24/2008 Predictable but cute; Go ahead and try on "27 Dresses"
	Mount Sterling Community Center Activities 01/24/2008 The Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main St., offers the following slate of activities this week.
	Community Calendar 01/24/2008 Find out what's happening around Madison County.
	Chapter enjoys horsin’ around 01/18/2008 “Horsemen Helping Horsemen� is the motto of the Ohio Horseman’s Council (OHC). Forty-five people belong to the Madison County chapter, which is looking for more people to saddle up.
	Open house booked to mark library director change 01/18/2008 The ceremonial changing of the guard will take place between 1 and 3 p.m. Jan. 26. The former keeper of the books will say her goodbyes; the new keeper of the books will introduce herself to the community.
	Shepherd leads WJ school board 01/18/2008 The first Jefferson Local School Board meeting of 2008 yielded a change in presidency, and Dave Harper was sworn in as a newly elected board member.
	State ag rep attends dairy opponents’ meeting 01/18/2008 Concerned citizens of Madison County and surrounding areas protested a proposed 5,428-cow concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) during an informational presentation hosted by Active Citizens for Responsible Environmentalism (ACRE) on Jan. 9 at Choc
	WJ hosts Young Artist show 01/18/2008 Every year, the Madison County Arts Council’s Young Artist Showcase shines the spotlight on school-age musicians and vocalists. The same will happen again this year, but with a change in venue and sponsorship.
	LMS kids thrive in accelerated class 01/18/2008 Summer projects, a blog and the school newspaper are all part of the unique experience for students enrolled in London Middle School’s accelerated language arts and reading program.
	Bicentennial plans now combine county and city 01/18/2008 Plans for London’s bicentennial celebration in 2011 have taken on a broader scope. Now, the festivities will start in 2010 to also commemorate Madison County’s bicentennial year.
	Alder curriculum changes will start with ’08-09 frosh 01/18/2008 At the Jan. 14 Jonathan Alder Board of Education meeting, high school administrators presented the board with plans to redesign curriculum offerings and activities to better prepare graduates for today’s work field. Implementation will begin at the nint
	Letter: School board members deserve pat on the back 01/18/2008 School board members are ordinary people who have an extraordinary dedication to our public schools. It is time we thanked them for their untiring efforts.
	Remember When: Greyhound bus station sat at High and Oak 01/18/2008 This is a picture of the corner of West High Street and South Oak Street in London.
	Health and Recreation Calendar 01/18/2008
	Community Calendar of Events 01/18/2008
	Clothing store, Dollar Tree fill Big Lots spot 01/10/2008 Two large chains plan to open new stores in the space once occupied by Big Lots in London. One primarily sells clothing; the other sells everything for a dollar.
	Photo: Hanging Out 01/10/2008 Recess is fun again thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures.
	Six candidates file for county commissioner seat 01/10/2008 The race for one of two Madison County commissioner seats is packed. Six candidates have filed petitions to run for the seat now held by Robert O. Hackett.
	Hunter elected to lead MP board 01/10/2008 At its annual reorganization meeting Jan. 8, the Madison-Plains Board of Education elected Dave Hunter as board president for 2008. Michael Brandt, a newly sworn-in board member, was elected as vice president.
	Steele remains as council prez 01/10/2008 West Jefferson council started the new year quietly with its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 2.
	London mayor shares ideas for ’08 01/10/2008 In his State of the City address, London Mayor David Eades presented ideas to council in six categories: utilities, capital improvements, manpower, recreation, city facilities and downtown development.
	Photo: West Jeff chicken for prom 01/10/2008 West Jefferson High School sophomores get creative with fundraising.
	Program helps MP middle schoolers with math 01/10/2008 Beginning Jan. 14, approximately one-third of the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders at Madison-Plains will begin participation in “Mathematics Navigator,� a math intervention program.
	Kids can ‘track for treasure’ in London 01/10/2008 The whole family can go “tracking for treasure� on Jan. 19 at the Gwynne Conservation Area, 690 Arbuckle Road, London.
	London opens search for Academy board member 01/10/2008 At a Jan. 4 special meeting, lack of required paperwork prevented the London Board of Education from filling one of three vacant seats on the London Academy board.
	West Jeff grant request moves on 01/10/2008 The Village of West Jefferson’s Issue II grant request for $480,000 for long-term revitalization projects soon will be in the hands of the state’s District 11 Regional Planning Commission.
	Special Olympics recognizes coach, volunteer, and athlete of the 01/10/2008 Recently, the Madison County Special Olympics program, affiliated with the Madison County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, announced the winners of its annual recognition awards.
	Column: Pryce: ‘Help is on the way for mortgage crisis’ 01/10/2008 "Caveat emptor" has always been an integral concept in free market economies. It’s a Latin phrase expressing the understanding that consumers are sophisticated adults capable of engaging successfully in commerce.
	Community Calendar 01/10/2008 Find out what's happening all around Madison County.
	Mount Sterling event focuses on women’s health 01/02/2008 “Women are caregivers and the last one they take care of is themselves. So, we wanted to take a day to focus on women and their well-being,� said Annie Tomlinson, interim director of the Mount Sterling Community Center.
	200 years of worship in Newport 01/02/2008 Children gathered around Pastor Ken Martin to sing “Happy Birthday, Dear Church� to the congregation of Newport United Methodist Church at its bicentennial service, Dec. 30.
	Red Cross offers free CPR classes 01/02/2008 For the first time, the American Red Cross in Madison County is offering free infant and child CPR classes. The first session is set for Feb. 7 at Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main St., Mount Sterling.
	WJ school to host scrapbook crop 01/02/2008 West Jefferson High School’s sophomore class has organized a “winter crop� designed to not only preserve memories but also lay the foundation for creating new ones.
	New parenting course is ‘Incredible’ 01/02/2008 A new program at Mount Sterling Community Center offers guidance to parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 8.
	South Charleston: Library construction and renovations continue 01/02/2008 The paint is sky blue at the top and grass green at the bottom, a color scheme that hints at the outdoor theme to come.
	South Charleston: Grant to bring new skate park to Mound Street 01/02/2008 Grant money has placed a couple of projects on South Charleston’s plate for 2008.
	South Charleston: Village’s budget changes only a little 01/02/2008 The Village of South Charleston heads into the new year with a budget similar to the one it had in 2007.
	South Charleston Photos: Having a ball! 01/02/2008 The Opera House at South Charleston Town Hall was hopping on New Year’s Eve.
	Letters to the Editor 01/02/2008
	Photo: Holidays are ‘bear’-able 01/02/2008
	Community Calendar 01/02/2008
	MR/DD, library will be on March primary ballot 12/26/2007 Dec. 20 was the deadline to file issues with the Madison County Board of Elections for inclusion on the March 4 primary election ballot.
	Police banquet applauds bravery and jobs well done 12/26/2007 The bravery of the officers of the London Police Department, along with that of a local resident, was honored with a year-end appreciation dinner hosted by Chief Peter Tobin at the Brennan Loft on Dec. 20.
	Photos: Making marshmallow snowmen 12/26/2007
	Post-Christmas trash can be recycled 12/26/2007 With Christmas, comes waste: piles of cards, mountains of gift wrap, stacks of boxes, and skeletons of discarded Christmas trees.
	WJ council raises pay for two jobs 12/26/2007 West Jefferson’s council vice president and Planning & Zoning chairman will start the new year with a few extra dollars for their service to the community, following legislation approved by council Dec. 17.
	Volunteers needed for 2008 DARE Olympics 12/26/2007 After a four-year hiatus, the DARE Olympics are back on the calendar of events in Madison County.
	Grant funds autism research 12/26/2007 Local families will receive some additional hope in dealing with autism, thanks to funding earmarked by Congress for research.
	Academy board changes Jan. 4 12/26/2007 In accordance with new state guide-lines, London City Schools recently put a call out for people interested in serving on the board of the London Academy, a charter school for at-risk students sponsored by the district.
	Purple Heart Order seeks members 12/26/2007 The first Purple Heart Medal, originally referred to as the Badge of Military Merit, was issued during the Revolutionary War by George Washington.
	Photos: West Jefferson hosts duals 12/26/2007
	Movie Review: ‘Sweeney Todd’ makes for a hair-raising movie 12/26/2007 Usually, when Johnny Depp and Tim Burton collaborate on a movie, I want to see it.
	214 acres along Little Darby will be parkland 12/21/2007 Sometime next year, a scenic tract of land along Little Darby Creek will become accessible to the public for picnicking, bird watching, fishing and hiking.
	London man sings in opera world premiere 12/21/2007 London resident Brian Banion knows what it is like to smell the grease paint and hear the roar of the crowd.
	School building plans may involve land swap with city 12/21/2007 Phase II of London City Schools’ facilities plan hinges on the idea of a land swap with the City of London.
	London taps new track coach 12/21/2007 Kristy Call knows a thing or two about track. She not only has competed in it, she also has coached it.
	Ideas abound for new English Fest in London 12/21/2007 A fish-and-chips cookoff and an English dog show are just two of the ideas on the table as the London Business Council, an affiliate of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, continues to plan for a new festival in London.
	Alder chooses Palenshus as new head track coach 12/21/2007 Chad Palenshus, a member of the track and cross country coaching staffs at Jonathan Alder High School, is stepping up to the head track coach position this spring.
	Madison County DARE hits 100th graduation 12/21/2007 West Jefferson resident Cory Coburn graduated from the Madison County Sheriff Department’s DARE program at St. Patrick School in 1999.
	Getting kick out of Muay Thai 12/21/2007 West Jefferson High School senior Ryan Huckaby was always jumping around his yard like a Power Ranger when he was a little boy until his parents, Jack and Kim, gave him the best birthday present ever at age 4.
	London’s summer school takes a creative turn 12/21/2007 London Elementary School is thinking outside the box and ahead of the game for its summer school program in hopes that more students will participate.
	Madison-Plains increases hourly laborers’ pay rates 12/21/2007 Administrators at Madison-Plains Local Schools noticed the district was having trouble attracting substitute workers. So, on Dec. 17, the Board of Education approved hikes in hourly pay rates for such workers.
	Harrisburg Library suffering from lack of funds 12/21/2007 The Harrisburg Library is only open 25 hours per week. If funds do not start coming in, that number may decrease.
	Column: What does it mean to be ‘blessed’ ? 12/21/2007 I often use the phrase, "May your holidays be blessed." I mean it. I sincerely desire that each person experience peace, joy, happiness and love.
	Column: Look for holiday spirit 12/21/2007 Heading into the holiday season with a spirit of more downs than ups, I was searching for that one favorite holiday memory that would bring the warmth of giving back home.
	Photos: Helping out at HELP House 12/21/2007
	Photos: Wrestling around county 12/21/2007
	Remember When: Groceries were sold at Plimalle’s 12/21/2007
	Parents question hiring practice for bus drivers for special edu 12/13/2007 Change is never easy, and for students with special needs, even small changes in their world can have major impacts.
	Range Twp. station goes up 12/13/2007 Construction began in September and if cold or snow doesn’t cause too many slowdowns, the new Range Township Fire Station should be ready to use by February, according to Dennis Marshall, Range Township Trustees chairman.
	Policy includes electronic bullying 12/13/2007 Jonathan Alder’s Board of Education will consider a revised policy on bullying. Superintendent Doug Carpenter provided a draft to board members on Dec. 10. The board could finalize the policy as early as their next meeting on Jan. 14.
	Cruiser damaged in chase 12/13/2007 On Dec. 4, at approximately 8:09 p.m., William McCrae of Wilmington, N.C., was shopping at United Dairy Farmers in Washington Court House. While parked at the UDF, Dustin Sliker, 19, of Columbus got into McCrae’s vehicle and drove off northbound on stat
	VFW gives $35,000 to good causes 12/13/2007 The hearts of members of West Jefferson’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7005 are as big as the post’s pockets are deep in supporting local charitable groups and community organizations, especially around the holidays.
	Photos: West Jefferson Christmas in the Park 12/13/2007
	Letters to the Editor 12/13/2007
	Happy trails... 12/05/2007 A paved trail in London from Maple Street to Wilson Road is only seven miles long, but its significance in linking Cincinnati to Cleveland is immeasurable by connecting Madison County to Franklin County through Ohio’s heartland.
	Petitions are circulating for March ’08 election 12/05/2007 For the March 4 primary election, the filing deadline for partisan candidates in local races is Jan. 4. Several hopefuls have picked up petitions; a few have already filed their petitions. The following is a status report as of Dec. 3.
	Drought prompts natural disaster designation 12/05/2007 On Nov. 26, Charles F. Conner, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), designated 73 Ohio counties as agricultural natural disaster areas. Madison County is among them.
	Battelle-Darby haven for owls 12/05/2007 If you are someone who is fascinated by owls, now is the time to get a glimpse.
	PC woman has spent over 40 years at keys 12/05/2007 When baby Henry Woods was baptized in Plain City Presbyterian Church, his paternal grandmother, Judy Woods Walker, dubbed him “Henry VIII� because he represented the eighth generation of the Woods family to be a part of the church.
	Christmas spirit rises from new organist’s magic fingers 12/05/2007
	Arts Council’s ‘Sounds of the Season’ concert is on Dec. 1 12/05/2007 The Madison County Arts Council will present its annual Sounds of the Season concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at London First United Methodist Church, 58 N. Main St., London.
	Historical Society volunteer teaches hand quilting 12/05/2007
	Program makes job search easier for all involved 12/05/2007 Search and employ. At least that’s the ultimate goal.
	Remember When: Barbershop on Main and First 12/05/2007
	Community Calendar 12/05/2007 Events happening in and around Madison County
	Winter Sports Report 11/29/2007 Stories and team photos for winter varsity sports at Jonathan Alder, London, Madison-Plains, Shekinah, Southeastern and West Jefferson high school
	Mount Sterling Library goes back on the ballot 11/29/2007 Mount Sterling Public Library will be back on the ballot in March with the same request they made of voters in November.
	Lights go up for West Jeff’s ‘Christmas in the Park’ 11/29/2007 While residents are decking out their homes for the holidays, Jeff Pfeil of the West Jefferson Community Association has been working weekends and evenings since Nov. 3 to light up Garrette Park.
	London thespians sing ‘The Sound of Music’ 11/29/2007 Last year, senior Danielle Dunkley was Thing 1 in London High School’s “Seussical the Musical.� This year, she is Maria Rainer in “The Sound of Music.�
	Holiday Helpers collect toys 11/29/2007 Chrissy Boyd has worked at the Madison County Department of Jobs and Family Services for 16 years. All 16, she has participated in one way or another with the department’s Christmas toy collection.
	Black Friday requires sharp elbows 11/29/2007 It was 4 o’clock in the morning and close to freezing outside.
	South Charleston celebrates Christmas Dec. 5 11/29/2007 The annual Christmas in South Charleston celebration is set for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5.
	Opera House will host concerts 11/29/2007 The South Charleston Community Choir, South Charleston Children’s Choir and Charleston Brass will present Christmas concerts at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Opera House at South Charleston’s Town Hall.
	Photos: Scrapping at the showcase 11/29/2007 Madison-Plains sets aside a night to showcase all of its winter athletes, grades 7-12.
	Photos: London’s Old Fashioned Christmas 11/29/2007 Main Street in London was filled with holiday revelers Nov. 26.
	Remember When: London’s Class of 1932 had 71 graduates 11/29/2007 Dennis and Pamela Cutlip submitted this photo of London High School’s Class of 1932.
	With help, family can have home by holiday 11/21/2007