I have never had much luck at losing weight and keeping it off. I read something about how increasing my metabolism might help. What are some ways I can do this?

Bill McTague, chairman of the 2009 Lynchburg Village Christmas, reports that despite the failing economy, this year’s Village Christmas was a huge success. McTague credits its success to the generosity of local businesses who came forward to make this year’s event a great one. For instance, the free carriage rides were sponsored by Terry’s Grocery, Lynchburg and Hillsboro Fifth Third Bank, Tom Pitzer Trucking, Davis-Turner Funeral Home, and Higgins Supply.

Bill McTague, chairman of the 2009 Lynchburg Village Christmas, reports that despite the failing economy, this year’s Village Christmas was a huge success. McTague credits its success to the generosity of local businesses who came forward to make this year’s event a great one. For instance, the free carriage rides were sponsored by Terry’s Grocery, Lynchburg and Hillsboro Fifth Third Bank, Tom Pitzer Trucking, Davis-Turner Funeral Home, and Higgins Supply.

The Highland County commissioners will hold their annual organizational meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Office at 119 Governor Foraker Place, Hillsboro.

The Hillsboro Fire Department of Highland County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet one-ton four-wheel drive pickup truck through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry. The equipment, which has an original value of $16,902, is provided at no charge to the fire department through the U.S. Department of Defense Fire Fighter Property (FFP) Program.

Highland County Auditor Bill Fawley met with county commissioners Shane Wilkin, Gary Heaton and Tom Horst Wednesday for a review of the Help Me Grow budget and pending administrative changes in the program.

Highland County Auditor Bill Fawley met with county commissioners Shane Wilkin, Gary Heaton and Tom Horst Wednesday for a review of the Help Me Grow budget and pending administrative changes in the program.

“The debate is over,” Little Al Gore told us a few years ago. Global warming is here. Never mind that Al Junior and his moneychangers refused to debate the matter and never mind that this little old third rock from the sun is actually cooling. Minor details.