A fundraising benefit for Hunter J. Rawlins of Lynchburg is being held Saturday, May 4 from noon-6 p.m. at the Lynchburg Firehouse. Hunter recently turned 15, but he has been in and out of hospitals since birth. He now has Stage 4 kidney failure, along with several other very serious ailments.

Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeremy Shaffer proclaimed the month of May as Foster Care Month in Highland County Wednesday, with a number of representatives from Highland County Children's Services in attendance, as well as Highland County Job and Family Services Executive Director Debbie Robbins, who oversees HCCS.

Volunteers conducted a spring cleanup at the Scott House Saturday. Volunteers planted, mulched, repaired brick, and stained the front door to spruce it up for spring.

At their Wednesday, April 24 meeting, Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeremy Shaffer proclaimed the week of April 22-26 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirmed the commitment of the Highland County Victim Witness Program to respect and enforce victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Chad Williamson and Andrea Brown were honored Friday evening at Ye Old Tavern on Belfast Pike in Hillsboro. Tavern patrons recognized both Williamson and Brown with a commemorative plaque which reads: "Good Samaritan Award (to): Chad Williamson and Andrea Brown, For your unselfish act to help one of your fellow men in a time of need, with no regard to your own safety."

Chad Williamson and Andrea Brown were honored Friday evening at Ye Old Tavern on Belfast Pike in Hillsboro. Tavern patrons recognized both Williamson and Brown with a commemorative plaque which reads: "Good Samaritan Award (to): Chad Williamson and Andrea Brown, For your unselfish act to help one of your fellow men in a time of need, with no regard to your own safety."

First-responders took students through the aftermath of a fatal car crash, from the initial 911 call, to emergency response and transport, and the notification of next of kin. Officers explained the impact of such a potential lethal decision to drink and drive, and also stressed the hurt that such action can cause to other family members.

First-responders took students through the aftermath of a fatal car crash, from the initial 911 call, to emergency response and transport, and the notification of next of kin. Officers explained the impact of such a potential lethal decision to drink and drive, and also stressed the hurt that such action can cause to other family members.

Some have saved lives. Others have helped those who couldn’t help themselves. Some have given back and given generously of their time and resources. Some have spent the vast majority of their lives assisting their community, while others responded in the blink of an eye to assist another in a time of need. They have all made a difference. They are all heroes.

Some have saved lives. Others have helped those who couldn’t help themselves. Some have given back and given generously of their time and resources. Some have spent the vast majority of their lives assisting their community, while others responded in the blink of an eye to assist another in a time of need. They have all made a difference. They are all heroes.

The April 15 training, led by instructor Marc Bayless, acting captain of the Hillsboro Fire Department, taught students the basics of tower operations, safety, set-up and operations of the aerial tower.

The April 15 training, led by instructor Marc Bayless, acting captain of the Hillsboro Fire Department, taught students the basics of tower operations, safety, set-up and operations of the aerial tower.

Former Ohio Congressman and State Rep. Charlie Wilson died Sunday, April 14 in Florida. Wilson was 70.

Jillian Elztroth presented her speech "Secular" to the Hillsboro Lions Club Thursday night. She is a Hillsboro High School junior who came in first place in the Hillsboro Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest

WRFD-TV will be filming footage for upcoming programming in Brown County at a Hess Auction Co. farm equipment auction for its "Successful Farming Machinery Show." The farm equipment auction, which will begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, is an absolute auction, selling the property of longtime Farm Bureau member Richard Bissantz, who is retiring from farming.