Lois Golden, 80, of Seaman, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at Heartland of Hillsboro.

The 43rd graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held Aug. 12 in the college’s Central Campus auditorium. Five students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program.

Amanda Masters received the Anne E. Fender Scholarship, established by Anne and Donald Fender. Shawna Johnson received the Lena H. Rosselot Scholarship. This scholarship was established with a gift from Leana Rosselot, past board member.

Chatfield College is pleased to announce that they will be giving away $1,000 tuition scholarships at the Highland County Fair and the Brown County Fair.

Russell Darwin Bennington, 89, of Hillsboro, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton.

A bridge replacement project on state Route 131 in Brown County has been completed, and lane restrictions have been lifted.

A bridge replacement project on state Route 131 in Brown County has been completed, and lane restrictions have been lifted.

A 65-year-old Hillsboro man was sentenced to 22 year in prison Friday following his conviction this week in Highland County Common Pleas Court on charges of felonious assault and aggravated burglary. 

Jimmie Jacobs appeared in court Friday with his attorney Jim Boulger. On Thursday, a jury deliberated for just over five hours before convicting Jacobs of shooting Jonathan Harris on Dec. 15, 2010, causing Harris to sustain  severe injuries, including the loss of one of his eyes. 

Fifth Third Bank of Central Ohio will debut Fifth Third’s eBus II, its second mobile classroom on wheels, at the Highland County Fair on Sept. 8 from 2-8 p.m. and on Sept. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at 604 John Street.