President Jennifer West brought the April 2025 meeting to order with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming 11 guests.

The 109th annual Whiteoak High School alumni banquet will be Saturday, May 24 in the WHS gym.

The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m. at the SOCOG office located at 167 West Main Street in Chillicothe.

On Saturday, May 17, at 6 p.m., the Fayette Community Chorale, under the leadership of director Richard Glass, will be presenting Dinner and a Concert, to be held at Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 301 East Market Street, Washington C.H. Doors will open for the dinner guests at 5:30 p.m.

SATH will host its inaugural Kelly Annon Walk-And-Roll-A-Thon on Saturday, May 10 at the Dovetail Activity area at Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.

New Hope Baptist Church welcomes guest speaker Kevin Nichols from Charlotte, N.C. at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, April 27. 

In today’s culture, we are obsessed with finding ways to improve our health, whether it is our mental, physical, emotional or financial health. Many are always looking for ways to be better. According to recent studies, one way to improve your physical and mental health, help maintain a sense of purpose, and reduce isolation and loneliness is by volunteering.

A new study found the shingles vaccination cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%. 

On Thursday, April 24, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Greater Life Assembly Church, 12145 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro.

In recognition of In-Demand Jobs Week, the OhioMeansJobs Pike County Career Center (OMJ) operated by the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will host a dynamic and engaging event designed to connect local job seekers with high-demand employment opportunities, career training programs and essential support services.

4 Praise, a piano quartet, will be presenting a concert on April 27 at the Hillsboro Global Methodist Church. Debbie, Mindy, Marilyn and Jennie, invite you to come and share an afternoon of music with them.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of April 16, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

Kubota Tractor Corporation has launched its fifth annual Kubota Hometown Proud® grant program, and Baxla Tractor Sales is calling on local nonprofit organizations in our area to submit community projects for a chance to win a $50,000 grant. 

NCB is excited to support Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. in nurturing the future through their childcare program.

Artists and artisans will be sharing their skills in traditional handmade crafts at the annual Appalachian Spring Sampler, Saturday, May 3 at First Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro.