As the hay supply is almost completely gone, and grass is almost ready, some people are turning cattle out on pasture.  Some pastures look pretty good, but use some caution when starting out this spring.

Jim Weaver, the Great Lakes director for the American Radio Relay League, recently presented the Highland Amateur Radio Association a certificate recognizing the 30 years the local club has been an affiliated member of the national organization.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett of Hillsboro are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Shawnna F. Bennett, to Ryan A. Williams of Hillsboro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams of Hillsboro.

Caine Ray Covert was born March 27, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Anderson.

This month’s program: the Republican candidates for Hillsboro mayor. Bid euchre tournament will follow the program.

At Miami Trace, the Panthers contained Hugh Ballein and Bruce Ames and held the Hillsboro rushing attack to 131 yards, keeping them out of the end zone all night, as Trace rolled up 250 total yards of offense and shut out the Indians, 22-0. Thus, the Trace squad captured another SCOL football championship – and another gold football.

A love of art and a respect for preserving the majesty of God’s creatures has manifested into a supplementary business for a Hillsboro man creating lasting wildlife images. Jim Carnes is the proprietor of the Legacy Studio, located off Green Road, just outside of Hillsboro. Carnes specializes in wildlife taxidermy, hunting decoys and original portraits.

A love of art and a respect for preserving the majesty of God’s creatures has manifested into a supplementary business for a Hillsboro man creating lasting wildlife images. Jim Carnes is the proprietor of the Legacy Studio, located off Green Road, just outside of Hillsboro. Carnes specializes in wildlife taxidermy, hunting decoys and original portraits.

More rain is in the forecast this weekend, as showers and thunderstorms are likely, off and on, Friday through Monday.