http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_044194430.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_044194430.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_043200125.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_043200125.html Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and millions around the country have been buying that tasty treat that is synonymous with the holiday — chocolate. Area businesses have been gearing up for Valentine’s Day for weeks. Store shelves have been filled with a savory selection of chocolates, and one local business owner is actually striving to help keep those shelves stocked with all kinds of Valentine’s Day goodies. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_042230657.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_042230657.html Then the words “high school” are brought up, one automatically thinks of sports, band, choir, honoraries and clubs.The clubs could be something well-known, such as National Honor Society, but in high school was there ever such a thing called “Speech Team”? It’s one of the newest clubs in which students may join and recite poems, plays and much more. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_041231251.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_041231251.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:21:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_038192220.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_038192220.html When Nicole Williams found out she was expecting a baby girl, she knew just what she would name her.Analeese.“When I saw it (in a baby name book), I really liked it,” she said. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:23:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_037182349.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_037182349.html Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_037182254.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_037182254.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_036182350.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_036182350.html Read the label of ingredients or the warning sheet that comes with your favorite OTC (over-the-counter) cough or cold remedy.Taking the extra time to inform yourself can spare you bad side effects if you are taking a prescription drug for a chronic health condition, like high blood pressure, says Joseph Frederick. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:37:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_035233903.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_035233903.html "The smile on your face lets me know that you need me. There’s a truth in your eyes, saying you’ll never leave me. The touch of your hand said you’ll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best, when you say nothing at all.”Are these words for the chorus of Keith Whitley’s “When You Say Nothing at All” or is it Allison Krauss’ version? Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_034230333.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_034230333.html The last semester of college is an experience that is hard to duplicate.Seniors go through many emotions, including excitement, sorrow, contentment and the wish to have done more during their time. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:17:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_031192123.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_031192123.html A little over a month ago, if you were like most Americans, you probably sat down, pen in hand, and wrote yourself your “new” New Year’s resolutions for 2008.If you’re like most Americans, getting into physical and financial shape probably topped the list. But, if you’re like most Americans, this list could be used for any year. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:10:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_029011112.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_029011112.html It’s the three beautiful words that sleepy students wish to hear in the dark hours of each winter morning before rolling out from under the warm covers: Marion County closed.Many students become excited even the night before a snowstorm moves into the area because any such accumulation could mean a day off or at least a delay in the school schedule. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:37:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_027233929.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_027233929.html Puppies, kittens, cats and full-grown dogs are all examples of animals that one can find at the Marion County Humane Society.The goal statement of the organization, as quoted from its Web site (www.mchswv.com), is to “to provide a safe and humane sheltering facility for animals; to assure proper placement of homeless animals by adoption or by use of qualified rescue groups; and to promote spay/neutering and responsible pet ownership.” Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_022165443.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_022165443.html When Gene Weaver decided to grow a vegetable garden, he started composting as a way to create fertilizer from household products he could recycle.“It was natural and we had a lot of yard waste like grass clippings and leaves, so I decided it would be a good thing to do,” said the White Hall resident. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_022001042.html http://www.timeswv.com/life/local_story_022001042.html As one works his or her way up through high school, the option opens up to take more advanced courses for a more-challenging schedule. Provided by the College Board, the Advanced Placement courses are a great way for high school students to earn college credit and carry a higher GPA, all the while challenging themselves to more-trying schedules and classes.