http://www.alliednews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:05:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_247130710.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_247130710.html When talks of revitalization began in Grove City in 2001, community members probably pictured re-paved streets, sidewalks, and, perhaps, a few new light poles downtown.Now, seven years later, Olde Town does have newly minted streets, sidewalks and light poles – not to mention revamped store facades, two large art murals, park benches, LED traffic lights, new eateries and stores, and more pedestrian traffic than anticipated. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:26:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_233122657.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_233122657.html After a inital scan found over 1,000 cigarette butts scattered on sidewalks and gutters in Olde Town Grove City two months ago, community members were shocked to discover they had a litter problem downtown. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:36:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_219103644.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_219103644.html Overheard at a recent garden party: “I was telling him how the neighbors are saying how beautiful our flower beds are and he said, ‘If they looked closer they’d see there’s no mulch!’ After he said that, things went downhill fast!”Maureen and I have had similar spats. Just the other day at the supper table we got into such a heated debate over some garden triviality that our son, AJ, told us to shut up because we sounded like two bickering teenagers (he’s 15). I think the heat of summer is partly to blame for a short fuse or two; that’s OK, though – we’re allowed. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:32:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_219103436.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_219103436.html Happiness seems like an elusive dream and a chase for most of us. But is it really elusive?We live in America, the land of opportunity – happiness, as viewed by many around the world – and a place for which people are risking their lives to enter and become one of us. But are we really a happy nation? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:49:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_203084853.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_203084853.html A 420-mile bicycle trip from northern Indiana to Grove City may seem daunting to even the most-fit of athletes, but it’s old hat for 78-year-old Doyle Putman.Putman and his son, Brent, put pedal to the metal this past week, traveling from their home state to Grove City on their old, reliable – and gas-free – bicycles. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:26:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_183142649.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_183142649.html From being an office manager for 20 years to environmental expert the last 10, it took Jill Shankel, 55, a while to figure out what she wanted to do “when I grew up,” she said. Allied News staff writer Felicia A. Petro talked to Shankel about her dream job with the Mercer County Conservation District (MCCD) in Coolspring Township, where she educates children about agriculture and water, as well as helping out watershed groups in the county. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_164135140.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_164135140.html “Do you have any suggestions on what I might write about for my next article?” I asked Maureen over supper the other day. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;“Let me give it some thought,” she replied. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;I was hoping for an instant suggestion and was a bit disappointed by her seemingly mundane answer to my seemingly important question. But, as always, she came through for me. Mon, 19 May 2008 09:01:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_140090306.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_140090306.html The predicted rain held off and the skies were clear as over 300 volunteers from around the community flooded Fellowship Hall at East Main Presbyterian Church bright and early April 26. The reason for the gathering? The Grove City Area United Way 2008 Spring Day of Caring. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_114132653.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_114132653.html My neighbor Michele called the other day and asked if I’d come over and help her dig up a clump of stubborn irises that had wedged themselves in between the paved driveway and yard. The weather was perfect, early spring warmth lured me out and I grabbed my garden fork, grinning from ear to ear, contemplating dirt and neighborly gardening gossip. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:57:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_100085637.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_100085637.html Grove City and Hollywood may be polar opposites but aspiring rockstar Lucy Walsh wouldn’t have it any other way.Walsh, the daughter of legendary Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, lives full-time in Hollywood but regularly visits Grove City, where her mother, stepdad and two siblings live. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_087100831.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_087100831.html Angel Food Ministries provides everyone the opportunity to purchase top quality fresh and frozen meats and miscellaneous food items for only $30 per unit.Each unit is valued between $60 and $78 and fits into a large-sized box. It can feed a family of four for a week or a senior citizen for almost a month. There are also specials you may purchase that contain top-of-the-line steaks, roasts, pork chops, chicken and more. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_079095106.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_079095106.html What started as a show of support by fellow firefighters for a fallen comrade will now turn into a community-wide effort and fundraiser.Pine Township firefighter Bradley Paul Holmes died on March 5 from burns he suffered in a duplex fire at 132 Garden Ave. on Feb. 29. Lt. Scott King was also injured in the blaze, suffering first and third degree burns on his face and arms. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_072134003.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_072134003.html It’s time to get back to the basics of exercise! New Year’s is long past and resolutions are long forgotten. But it’s not too late to find the workout that fits your lifestyle.I’ve heard a lot of talk about how friends and gym members just can’t stick to a routine. There are plenty of obstacles to overcome when you’re planning for fitness. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:45:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_065124500.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_065124500.html “It doesn’t matter how many times you say the word, it’s a word you don’t want to say.”This confession doesn’t stop Eve Ensler from making the “V” word her signature since penning “The Vagina Monologues,” a controversial play that’s become a world-renowned cult phenomena.The play contains a series of narrations by women about issues – including rape, sex and mutilation – related to the part of their anatomy that’s often considered unspeakable. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_063084415.html http://www.alliednews.com/community/local_story_063084415.html With six more weeks of winter predicted, that nagging flu might be sticking around for longer than most folks would like.But Punxsutawney Phil should not be the only one to blame in this lingering flu season.