New Directions will hold a fundraiser at Calhoun's On Jefferson Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 4:30 p.m. - closing time.

Who would know what a senior might need better than another senior? Who might have the same life experiences and work ethic than another senior? Who might both want to help and also need a little extra money? Who would better understand about wanting to remain in your own home for as long as possible? Seniors Helping Seniors.

Erin E. Bailey and Joseph A. Woods have announced their upcoming marriage.

The Concord Junior Farmers 4-H Club will have their first organizational meeting on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Whiteoak High School cafeteria.

Longtime community leaders and philanthropists Rita and Ernie Blankenship will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Saturday, March 3 at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge.

Longtime community leaders and philanthropists Rita and Ernie Blankenship will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Saturday, March 3 at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge.

It is once again time for the 108th annual Buford Farmers' Institute. This year, it will be held on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Clay Township Park building in Buford. It will begin at 7 p.m.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recently held leadership seminars in each region of Ohio.

Dale and Barbara Ferriel of Buford are announcing the birth of twin
great-grandsons born on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at Doctors Hospital in
Columbus.

The Lynchburg Lions Club hosted Second Vice District Governor Lion Sherry Bingamon and her husband, Jim, at its monthly dinner meeting on Jan. 23 at Lynchburg. Sherry is from the Mt. Orab Lions Club and she discussed various Lions Club activities and upcoming events.

Shaffer Sales and Service's Turf Equipment was recognized with a plaque and an award from Central Power Systems and the Briggs and Stratton Co. for "outstanding commitment to customer satisfaction through participation in the Diamond Dealer Program" and the Briggs and Stratton Diamond Dealer Award.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association awarded three deserving counties at their annual awards banquet which was held Jan. 28 at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin, Ohio.

Jesse Henry of the Spikedrivers and Fathead Davis will perform in the downstairs of the Fling Barn on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8 p.m. - midnight.

The 2011 Highland County Fair was held on Sept. 3-10, 2011. The Lynchburg Clay FFA had many students participate in the Highland County Fair this year. There were a variety of animals that the students took to the fair.