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Building for love

Rosa Salter Rodriguez — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Early on Halloween morning, a power saw whined while the tapping of more than a dozen hammers resonated in the crisp fall air. All the while, flannel-shirted, overalls-wearing workers swarmed over the parking lot at North Leo Mennonite Church in northeastern Allen County.

Stress over holiday meal, but not wines

Dan and Krista Stockman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Getting ready for the holidays is stressful, especially if you're hosting.

Civil rights story wins book award

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Maine author Phillip Hoose, 62, said winning a National Book Award for his chronicle of a young civil rights pioneer was all the more moving because she took the stage with him when he accepted the honor.

Maddie is looking for a home

Allen County SPCA — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

She loves to run, play, cuddle and chase squirrels.

Oops: It's a boy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

After 50 years, Ohio zoo learns Mary the tortoise is no girl.

Scout is looking for a home

Allen County SPCA — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

She will rub and bump on your legs until you pick her up and cuddle her, and she’s partial to a good back scratching.

Oscars getting a populist push

Rachel Abramowitz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Tom Sherak never forgets that movies are for the masses.

Art

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

All weekend - MINI MIXED-MEDIA AIDS QUILT EXHIBIT - Ends Dec. 2; also "Lots of Little Art," ends Dec. 2; Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, 437 E. Berry St.; gallery hours, 424-7195 or www.artlinkfw.com

arts update

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

AT THE LIBRARY: •The Pontiac branch, 2215 S. Hanna St., has "Sit and Stitch" knitting at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

This tangled Web

Jaclyn Youhana — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

A blog post concerning last week's Country Music Association Awards was posted by an "Entertainment Weekly" blogger just before 9 a.m. Nov. 12. In two hours, there were 102 comments.

End of the road for turnpike turkey

Samantha Henry — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Tammy, dodging traffic since August, gets happy ending.

Shifting into neutral: Camel a perfect match

Samantha Critchell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

A camel-colored coat might sound bland, but it could be just the thing to spice up a cool-weather wardrobe.

Anchor Room store closes after 40 years

Jaclyn Youhana — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

After 40 years in business, the locally owned Anchor Room Christian bookstore's doors will close. The owners hope it's not permanent.

More restaurants to dish up turkey 'n' fixin's

Stefanie Scarlett — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

If you're planning to get stuffed on Turkey Day, here are more opportunities to let someone else do the cooking (and cleaning up). If your restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving, let me know by Monday.

Apparently, the dogs in Ohio aren’t friendly enough

Associated Press — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Louisiana pooch ends up on Buckeye license plates.

What's going on

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Highlights of area happenings:

Same-sex family tales line shelves

Emma Downs — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

The Allen County Public Library philosophy is to add children’s books featuring gay characters, just as it does children’s books with black characters or characters from different religious backgrounds.

Kitty vs. cop

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:00 EST

A patient police officer in Texas puts up with a friendly black cat climbing up his leg and onto his head while he is trying to do traffic stop. Open this story to see the video.

What's your ideal?

Jaclyn Youhana — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Mom says it's OK to stay up late. She serves candy for dinner. She buys mountains of toys. There are more trips to Cedar Point and unlimited time to play with friends. Ask an 8-year-old to describe her perfect parent, and those are the kinds of answers one might expect.

Energy Department to build 'smart' office building

Judith Kohler — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:00 EST

GOLDEN, Colo. – Homes and office buildings consume three-quarters of U.S. electricity, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory wants to lower that figure by constructing what it believes will be the largest “net-zero” energy building in the world – one that produces as much power on-site as it uses.

The roads less traveled

Ann Weber — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Richard Huhn drove his uncle's flashy 1929 Buick when he was just 12. Years later, assigned to the Army motor pool in World War II, he chauffeured officers in France, Belgium and Germany. "I drove down the main street in Paris," he remembers.

$99 kit looks for love match in DNA swab

Megan Scott — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Looking for love? Try leaning in for a ... cheek swab. A couple of genetic testing companies are promising to match couples based on DNA testing, touting the benefits of biological compatibility.

Eastern medicine offers flu tips

Vicky Hallett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

On defense for flu season? Doctors will tell you your best shot is to get a shot. But that won't cut it for Sue Berman of Blue Heron Wellness in Silver Spring, Md. To keep sniffles at bay, she plans to spend a whole lot more time with needles.

NIE Submissions

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

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what's going on

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

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Divorce filings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

ALLEN CIRCUIT COURT Burt - Alisha Michelle and Richard Alen Dzien - David M. and Maryellen Frederick - Kent A. and Mary A.