Anna Mae Steward, 81, of Greenfield, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Edgewood Manor of Greenfield.

Tpr. Kyle D. Chamblin was presented with a Certificate of Recognition at the Georgetown Post, by Captain Paul Hermes, Wilmington District Commander, for his efforts to rescue a woman trapped in her vehicle in rapidly rising water.

Highland County farmers have until July 15 to report their 2011 spring planted acreage to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) according to Jim Patton, director of the local FSA office.

Private home gardens in Georgetown will be on display during A Walk in the Gardens on Sunday, July 10.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha talks about boys high school basketball, weekend Legion baseball and gives his thoughts on loyalty and coaches.

SATH, Inc. (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) will be sponsoring a "Cutie Pie" baby contest and a "Cutie Pet" contest during the Fayette County Fair. If you would like to enter your little "cutie pie" or "cutie pet," all you need to do is submit a photograph of your baby or pet, along with a $2 registration fee, to Cutie Pie Contest, 2121 Jenni Lane, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 by July 18 or bring your photo to the Cutie Pie booth at the fair. Each entry will be credited with 200 votes.

The Hillsboro Farmers Market will open for the season Saturday, July 2 at 9 a.m. at TSC in Hillsboro. You must be a member to set up with the market.

Dr. Ron Pedalino, a general surgeon and medical director of Clinton Memorial Hospital’s Wound Treatment Center since it opened in 2006, will begin seeing new wound patients one day a month at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, beginning July 13.

WILMINGTON – Three physicians graduated at the CMH Regional Health System Family Medicine Residency Program’s 13th annual graduation ceremonies Saturday, June 18, at the Clinton Memorial Hospital Conference Center. This year’s graduates are Dr. Sheila Llanes Diopita, Dr. Tahirah Tyrell and Dr.  Chevone Vent.