The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of Sept. 25, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Recovery Celebration awards which were presented during the fifth annual celebration Thursday, Sept. 14 at Bell Manor in Chillicothe.

Lynchburg Masonic Lodge #178, located at 131 S. Main St., will host a fish fry on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-7 p.m.

On Thursday, Sept. 28, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Greater Life Assembly Church, 12145 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro. TEFAP eligibility income requirements of 200% at or above the federal poverty line apply.  

Author/activist Shane Claiborne will pose the challenging question, “How can we turn our backs on the homeless and worship one on Sunday?” when he returns to Wilmington College with a program highlighting homelessness on Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., in the McCoy Room of Kelly Center.

The Highland County Health Department is excited to announce the upcoming "Brake for Breakfast" drive-thru event in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We invite the community to join us on Friday, Oct. 13, from 7-9 a.m. at the health department’s parking lot, located at 1487 North High Street, Hillsboro 45133, for a morning filled with education, empowerment and community engagement.

The Pike County OhioMeansJobs van will be setting up at the Community Action of Pike County’s Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 26.

The most important factor in gaining mental health and learning how to navigate the many barriers to activities of daily living is being able to connect with others.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce this year’s statewide honorees recognized for leadership in their communities through volunteer service.

The Duke Energy Foundation provided a $5,000 grant to the Clinton County Emergency Management Association.

The Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio last week announced the launch of a new statewide trail on Ohio.org for history enthusiasts interested in exploring Ohio’s past.

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the village of Greenfield welcomed new business Hampton’s Detailing to town.

The Annual Meeting of the Highland County Historical Society will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Highland House Museum at 151 East Main Street in Hillsboro.

As of Sept. 17, the Highland County Dog Pound was over capacity with 45 dogs and 12 puppies. Listed are some of the dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls, courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.