Col. McGraw acknowledged the responsibility that all Americans have to be worthy of the sacrifices by people like Cpl. Jonathan Yale and Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter. In addition, Col. McGraw spoke of "all the Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in service of their country, and the dreaded knock on the door. As soon as they see who it is, they know," the colonel said.

Col. McGraw acknowledged the responsibility that all Americans have to be worthy of the sacrifices by people like Cpl. Jonathan Yale and Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter. In addition, Col. McGraw spoke of "all the Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in service of their country, and the dreaded knock on the door. As soon as they see who it is, they know," the colonel said.

Col. McGraw acknowledged the responsibility that all Americans have to be worthy of the sacrifices by people like Cpl. Jonathan Yale and Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter. In addition, Col. McGraw spoke of "all the Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in service of their country, and the dreaded knock on the door. As soon as they see who it is, they know," the colonel said.

Col. McGraw acknowledged the responsibility that all Americans have to be worthy of the sacrifices by people like Cpl. Jonathan Yale and Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter. In addition, Col. McGraw spoke of "all the Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in service of their country, and the dreaded knock on the door. As soon as they see who it is, they know," the colonel said.

Thanks to the vision and generosity of Ron Lykins and his late wife, Ruth, and with contributions from many Jefferson Alumni members or their families, eight deserving graduating seniors were awarded $500 scholarships at the Jefferson Alumni on May 28. The Jefferson Alumni members funded four scholarships, and Ron Lykins funded the Dr. James P. and Suzanne Branham Scholarship and the three Don and Flo Armstrong Memorial Scholarships were funded by Ron and members of the Armstrong family.

After speaking at the weekly Rotary Club noon luncheon, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Ponderosa Banquet Center in Hillsboro, Sanderson will sell and sign copies of his book “Moment’s Matter: How one defining moment can create a lifetime of purpose.” Andrea and John Holt invite the community to meet with Sanderson on Tuesday.

After speaking at the weekly Rotary Club noon luncheon, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Ponderosa Banquet Center in Hillsboro, Sanderson will sell and sign copies of his book “Moment’s Matter: How one defining moment can create a lifetime of purpose.” Andrea and John Holt invite the community to meet with Sanderson on Tuesday.

While many local families are attending high school and college graduations this spring, one Highland County family has triple the reason to celebrate, as a mother and two of her sons are each completing their respective educations at three separate schools.

Gov. John Kasich has announced the reappointment of Doug Boedeker to the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees. Boedeker, of Washington Court House, was selected to serve a second six-year term, ending May 11, 2022.

The Adena Greenfield Medical Center Volunteer's Dine and Donate held at the Three Spoons Restaurant in Greenfield was a great success.

The Adena Greenfield Medical Center Volunteer's Dine and Donate held at the Three Spoons Restaurant in Greenfield was a great success.

Violet Morgan was an author, teacher and Highland County historian who wrote Folklore of Highland County and Squaw Winter. These books are now collector’s items.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Justice, and other federal agencies and officials, which are now issuing directives requiring Texas public schools open up all intimate areas (restrooms, locker rooms, etc.) to both sexes.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners have completed the county's initial round of business retention and expansion meetings. During the Wednesday, May 25 board meeting, Commission President Shane Wilkin informed commissioners Tom Horst and Jeff Duncan that he and County Clerk Nicole Oberrecht have met with several local manufacturers.

The Leesburg Library’s summer reading program, On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! is under way. We have many activities and programs planned for patrons of all ages and we hope you will be able to join us for some or all of them.