The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) presented its 2023 awards to several donors and doers who are improving lives and communities throughout the 32-county region. The awards were presented Nov. 28 during FAO’s Giving Tuesday virtual celebration.

New Journey has had a presence in Highland County for several years, but with our new location, we plan to grow and provide more services for the community. Our new office is located at 934 West Main Street in Hillsboro.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) invites the public to celebrate holidays in December at the Ohio Statehouse.

The OhioMeansJobs Pike County Van is hitting the road and will be providing information about the programs and resources available at the OMJ Career Center.

The Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland (GSOH) proudly announces that Jasmine Davis, a remarkable 10-year-old, has been selected as a recipient of the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods’ 20 Under 20 award. The 20 Under 20 award honors outstanding young people who contribute to their communities through volunteerism and advocacy.

Ohio’s Hospice, with offices in Wilmington and in Washington Court House, is seeking volunteers to assist patients and families beyond medical care as part of the care team.

The SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) organization has the perfect Christmas gift. We will be hosting our 20th annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Charity Ball on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington.

Peace Lutheran Church celebrated their 45th anniversary with a German traditional Oktoberfest.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of Nov. 27, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

St. Benignus Church in Greenfield will offer FREE Christmas dinners to those in need on Christmas Day from noon-2 p.m.

VFW Post 9094 will host a fish fry Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4:30-7 p.m. Meals are $14 and include all the fish you can eat, fries, slaw, hush puppies and a soft drink.

4 Them We Fight will host “Recovering on the River” May 18, 2024 from 6-10 p.m. at Brown-Forman Amphitheatre at 1301 River Rd., Louisville, Ky. 40202.

VFW Post 9094 will host a fish fry Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4:30-7 p.m.

The Ohio Department of Development and the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) want to remind Ohioans assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.

Highland County Democrats celebrated Thanksgiving, the all-American holiday, with thanks and giving. Twenty-five local families received a bountiful, ready-to-prepare meal that included the turkey, dressing, canned sweet potatoes, corn and green beans, dinner rolls, five pounds of russet potatoes, oranges, apples and assorted candies.