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Southern State celebrates Manufacturing Month and connects students with in-demand careers

Southern State Community College is joining manufacturers, educators, and workforce partners across Ohio and the nation in celebrating Manufacturing Month this October while highlighting pathways into in-demand careers.
ODVS announces Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2026
This class represents 14 Ohio counties and four branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Included in the class is U.S. Army veteran Ronald S. Clark of Highland County.
Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA chapter had four exhibitors in the sheep and goat barn at county fair
The Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA chapter had four exhibitors in the sheep and goat barn at the Highland County Fair this year. 
Hillsboro FFA members exhibit swine at Highland County Fair 
The Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter had 6 members show pigs at the fair this year.
Hillsboro FFA member exhibits dairy cattle
This year at the 2026 Highland County Fair Hillsboro FFA was represented in the Dairy Cattle barn by Kenny Shawhan.
Governor DeWine announces 5 projects set to create 1,173 jobs
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the approval of five projects that will create 1,173 new jobs, retain 601 jobs statewide, and result in more than $431 million in investments across Ohio. 
Hillsboro Great Oaks members bring hard work to the Beef Barn at county fair
The beef barn was a busy place during the week of September at the Highland County Fair as exhibitors brought their cattle to the fairgrounds on arrival day to prepare their week at the fair.
Jr. Fair Building
This year at the 2026 Highland County Fair, 136 members of the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA submitted soybean plants for their Junior Fair projects.
Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA members participate in Junior Fair Board 
This year, the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA chapter had 8 members representing the chapter on the Highland County Junior Fairboard. 
2026 Highland County Jr. Fair royalty contest
On September 6, two Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA members participated in the Highland County Jr. Fair Royalty contest.
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