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  • Nature sanctuary offers free weekend passes

    The Highlands Nature Sanctuary, largest of 12 southern Ohio nature preserves managed by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System, will be offering one free pass for each child accompanied by a paying guardian on weekends throughout September and October. The free child pass is available to all families living in the five county Arc of Appalachia region of Highland, Ross, Pike, Adams, and Scioto counties.
  • Getting past family finance issues
    Lately there’s been a lot of tension between my husband and me about our finances. How can we get past this?
  • SSCC sees new era of expansion, growth
    During the recent grand opening of Southern State Community College’s new Fayette Campus expansion, President Sherry Stout announced that along with the physical growth of campus facilities, the college is also experiencing an unprecedented growth in enrollment.
  • Party welcomes Cordray Sept. 27
    The Highland County Democratic Party welcomes Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray as guest speaker at their fall dinner on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Ponderosa Banquet Center on South High Street in Hillsboro.
  • County sees benefit from ARRA funds
    Highland County will see benefits beginning this week from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s contracts across the state for projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as work begins on the next stimulus-funded project in District 9.
  • John Hagan's 'A Long Farewell' released this week
    Local farm owner John Hagan’s second book, “A Long Farewell,” will be
    published this week by Goose River Press.
  • Ash borer in two Ohio counties
    I find it hard to believe that August has ended. This is an indicator of several different things: school is back in session, daylight hours are getting shorter, football season is nearing, and the Highland County Fair is here. Where has summer gone?
  • Food giveaway Sept. 21 in Greenfield
    A HELPING HAND
  • Chatfield College to hold juried art show
    Chatfield College in St. Martin will hold a juried art show on Oct. 10 as part of the inaugural activities scheduled for the installation of its fifth president, John P. Tafaro.
  • Ballot set for Nov. 3 election
    The Highland County Board of Elections has certified the following candidates and issues for the Nov. 3  general election:
  • SSCC adds private security certification
    Keeping pace with the demands of the national labor market, Southern State Community College has added a private security certificate to its current curriculum.
  • Healthy habits are the best habits
    Have you been thinking about improving your health? Why not create a healthy habit or goal instead of a bad habit?
  • Babington, Edenfield, Faulconer serving America
    Air Force Cadet Emerson L. Babington has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets.
  • Brush & Palette art show winners
    "Four Seasons" was the theme of the 52nd annual Brush & Palette Art Guild show held at Southern State Community College, Hillsboro.
  • CMH appoints new chief medical officer
    WILMINGTON - CMH Regional Health System (CMH) has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Choo as the new chief medical officer and vice president of operations.
  • Arrests made in meth cases
    The Highland County Sheriff's Office has made two arrests related to the possession of methamphetamine.
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