Steve Faris is pictured donating three books to the Hillsboro Public Library. October is National Magic Month and Mr. Faris has a large collection of magic items on display at the library.

Hillsboro Christian Academy first and second grade teacher Ms. Meghan Ryan presented two students with awards for showing "perseverance," the class's word of the month.

St. Mary Catholic School in Hillsboro will be having a Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 19th from 6-8 PM. The school is located at 119 E. Walnut St.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, the McClain Performing Arts Boosters will present their annual "Opening Night" production. The theme for this year's show is "Radio Waves."

Peggy Snowden (left) is congratulated by Highland County Board of DD Board President Linda Allen (right) for Peggy’s 30-plus years of service to individuals with disabilities at Hills & Dales and Highco.

September "Good Apples" at St. Mary Catholic School in Hillsboro are Carmen, Mallory and Bryce.

Shawnee State University History Professor Mark Mirabello, Ph.D., will be appearing on the History Channel in the Ancient Aliens Series that premieres at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Access and Success for Adults (ASA) and “Your Place” for the Adult Learner Program are celebrating their first year at the Adams/Brown Community Action Program (ABCAP) Building in Georgetown and are thankful for the funding made available from United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Eastern area and General Electric’s Community Service Agency to instruct the “Your Place” for the Adult Learner class and to help make a difference for the area residents.

The Whiteoak High School Task Force made $306 at the car wash on September 19 at Advance Auto Parts.

The County posters cash awards are sponsored by the Highland County Farm Bureau. The 2011 Conservation Poster contest winners are: first place, Lindsey Lawson from Lynchburg-Clay, second place, Hunter Tira from Hillsboro; third place, Harlie Lawhorn from Lynchburg-Clay and fourth place, Desiree Ames from Bright Local.

The Greenfield McClain Class of 1986 will be holding their 25th year reunion the weekend of Greenfield’s Homecoming. On Friday, Oct. 14, the class will meet at the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m., then enjoy a bonfire after the game at an alumni home.

Ryan Marler earned his Instrument Rating on his pilot certificate on Sept. 14. With his Instrument Rating, Ryan is now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly aircraft solely by reference to instruments.

Sugar Tree Ridge resident and Southern State Community College student Michelle Lanz (left) receives the 2011 AAUW (American Association of University Women) scholarship from AAUW member Loretta Dean. The scholarship is for $750.

In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, the community is invited to an Oct. 11 “Volley for the Cure” match at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Lady Patriots will take on Clark State Community College at 6 p.m. in the Patriot Center.

Lynchburg-Clay's Volley for the Cure game will be Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Fairfield. The school is having a bake sale and raffle to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.