I tend to keep my financial papers (at least those that I think are important) but after more than a decade, my record boxes are overwhelming my closet floor. What should I focus on keeping, and for how long?

I tend to keep my financial papers (at least those that I think are important) but after more than a decade, my record boxes are overwhelming my closet floor. What should I focus on keeping, and for how long?

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today released the following statement regarding the Ohio legislature's bipartisan support for a renewal of the Ohio Third Frontier program.

  Local artist Gretchen Huffman was recently commissioned by a group of pool players at the Highland County Senior Center to paint a picture of them around the pool table, where they gather every weekday. The finished work was presented to the group this week.

  Local artist Gretchen Huffman was recently commissioned by a group of pool players at the Highland County Senior Center to paint a picture of them around the pool table, where they gather every weekday. The finished work was presented to the group this week.

  Local artist Gretchen Huffman was recently commissioned by a group of pool players at the Highland County Senior Center to paint a picture of them around the pool table, where they gather every weekday. The finished work was presented to the group this week.

  Local artist Gretchen Huffman was recently commissioned by a group of pool players at the Highland County Senior Center to paint a picture of them around the pool table, where they gather every weekday. The finished work was presented to the group this week.

JoAnn (Beach) Mick, 60, of Greenfield, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at her residence.

While we are waiting for spring to pass, the Appalachian Artisans Guild has brought in a small display of items to promote their upcoming show, Cabin Fever Arts Festival. They have some handcrafts, folk art, pictures, and more on display. Come to the Hillsboro library to look over their work and get more infomation about their festival. The Guild's work will only be displayed during the month of February.