After a first quarter which saw the Hillsboro Indians battle to just a four-point differential on the scoreboard Tuesday in their Division II SE District Sectional Semifinal game against Miami Trace, it was the home team Panthers who then led by at least four points, and by as many as 19 points, as they defeated the Indians 59-40.
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton issued a proclamation in honor of National FFA Week in Highland County, which is being observed Feb. 17-24, during their Wednesday, Feb. 21 meeting.
The Hillsboro Library isn’t letting the dreariness of March put a damper on programming — instead, they are embracing the upcoming promise of spring by partnering with the Hillsboro Garden Club for a seed exchange.
The 2024 Black History Month program, presented by the African American Awareness Research Council (AAARC) and the Highland County District Library, has been rescheduled for March 9.
Highland County had 10 boys basketball players named to the 2023-24 District 14 Coaches Association All-District teams, including two first-team honorees and a co-Player of the Year.
Highland County had 14 individuals earning 2023-24 District 14 Coaches Association All-District girls basketball honors, including two first-team selections and an Assistant Coach of the Year, as announced Tuesday.
A Hillsboro man incarcerated since last May was sentenced to an additional nine months in prison recently after pleading guilty to a fourth-degree felony charge of assault on a peace officer.
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education officially approved the 2024-25 district school calendar and heard updates on recent school events and student accomplishments during their Monday, Feb. 19 meeting.
Hillsboro and McClain were well represented at the Division II Central/East/Southeast District Championship Friday, Feb. 16 at the Ohio University Aquatic Center, with McClain senior Elana Unger qualifying for the Swimming & Diving State Tournament for a third consecutive season.
Trailing by 20 points entering the fourth quarter of their Division II SE District Sectional Final game against the No. 6 seeded Jackson Ironladies, the No. 11 seeded Hillsboro Lady Indians had 32 points combined in the first three quarters, but HHS finished the game with 63 points following a 31-point fourth quarter.
