Brigitta Shultz, James Knisley and Madison Knisley were representative of the Greenfield McClain Band Program at the District 16 Honor Band Concert held at Waverly High School. The McClain Marching Tiger Band and Tigerettes also are getting geared up to march in Monday's Opening Day Parade at Findlay Market in Cincinnati.

Paint Creek EMS and Fire District responded to a structure fire at approximately 8:10 p.m. Good Friday, March 29 on Kincaid Road.

Paint Creek EMS and Fire District responded to a structure fire at approximately 8:10 p.m. Good Friday, March 29 on Kincaid Road.

At approximately 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Hillsboro Rotary Club President Dr. Phil Burwinkel brought the news to telethon co-hosts Ernie Blankenship and Rick Williams: The Highland County Society for Children and Adults' 41st annual telethon had just surpassed the $3 million mark in total contributions.

At approximately 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Hillsboro Rotary Club President Dr. Phil Burwinkel brought the news to telethon co-hosts Ernie Blankenship and Rick Williams: The Highland County Society for Children and Adults' 41st annual telethon had just surpassed the $3 million mark in total contributions.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Junior Show was held March 17 during the 2013 Ohio Beef Expo at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus. The annual show spotlighted more than 690 steers and heifers.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Junior Show was held March 17 during the 2013 Ohio Beef Expo at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus. The annual show spotlighted more than 690 steers and heifers.

Highland County Veterinary Hospital, 1440 North High Street, Hillsboro services the needs of the local area for both large and small animals.

The 2013 telethon will be 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Merchants National Bank in Hillsboro and McClain High School in Greenfield. This year's telethon – the 41st annual – will surpass the $3 million plateau in local contributions. Through its first 40 years, the telethon has raised $2,972,581 for area families. Pledges may be mailed to: HCSCA, P.O. Box 258, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or by calling 393-1993 or 981-7731 during the telethon.

Dr. Richard A. Ross has been named the new state superintendent of Public Instruction. Ross accepted his oath of office at a special swearing-in ceremony during his first official day on the job.

Congressman Mike Turner has announced a final decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce on recent scope ruling requests, which ensures that antidumping duties are applied to certain petroleum wax candles from China, helping to protect domestic candle manufacturers.

Commissioners Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst proclaimed April as "Clean Up, Fix Up and Pick Up Month" at Rocky Fork Lake at the Wednesday board meeting. Paint Township Trustee Randy Mustard, and lake area residents and Rocky Fork Lake Community Alliance members Margie Brunner, Dan Cowdrey, Bill Dalton, Sally Hinton and Jerry Hinton were present to accept the proclamation.

The first annual Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration in Highland County is set for Friday, March 29 at the Highland County Veterans Service Office, 135 N. High St., in uptown Hillsboro. Highland County commissioners and Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings signed a proclamation for the event at the Wednesday county commission meeting.

Popular Christian singer-songwriter Brandon Heath will open the 2013 Festival of the Bells on July 4 at 9 p.m.