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  • Bicycle tour benefits Special Olympics

    Grand Lodge Ohio and a Special Olympics "Bicycle Ambassador" have announced plans and an itinerary for a June bicycle tour.
  • Adena celebrates 116 years
    CHILLICOTHE – This month marks the 116th anniversary of the founding of the Adena Health System, which was incorporated on June 29, 1895. A copy of the incorporation document hangs on the wall outside the office of Mark Shuter, Adena’s President and CEO.
  • 'Maggie in Magic Land' continues at Magic Waters
    Presented as a child’s fantasy, the play is being enjoyed by the young at heart of all ages.
  • Junior Fair trophy donors needed
    If encouraging young people is important to you and you are able to help, the Highland County Junior Fair Board is seeking donors for various awards to be given at the 2011 Highland County Fair.
  • Water safety tips
    Summer is upon us and children and families will be out enjoying the water this summer. Hopefully, we will have a safe and enjoyable summertime around the water.
  • Harrison to compete in Miss Ohio pageant
    Marissa Rochelle Harrison, the daughter of Mike and Cindy Harrison, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Ohio Pageant, to be held July 16 and 17 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus.
  • Final commemorative Festival bell sale set for June 25
    The Festival of the Bells Committee will sell bells for the final time on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Classic Real Estate Company, 123 West Main St., Hillsboro.
  • Home Food Preservation Basics class to be offered June 28
    If you would like to learn more about how to safely can and freeze fruits and vegetables at home, plan to attend the “Home Food Preservation Basics” class being offered by the Ohio State University Extension Office in Highland County.
  • Board of Elections office to close for three days
    The Highland County Board of Elections will be closed Monday, June 20, Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22 for summer conferences.
  • Jaybird Farms hosts lavender harvests
    A "pick your own" lavender harvest will be held on Sundays, June 19, June 26 and July 3 from noon-4 p.m. at Jaybird Farms, 3370 S.R. 134, Mt. Orab. The farm is located seven miles north of Sardinia on Route 134 in Highland County.
  • Local radio hams to participate in annual Field Day
    "Radio Hams" from Clinton and Highland Counties will join forces at the Levo Farm near New Vienna the weekend of June 25-26 and join thousands of amateur radio operators who will be testing their emergency capabilities this weekend. This annual event, called "Field Day," is the climax of a week recognizing the role amateur radio plays in worldwide communications. Ohio Governor John Kasich has designated June 25, 2011 as Amateur Radio Appreciation Day in the state.
  • Adena receives STEMI award for helping victims of severe heart attacks
    CHILLICOTHE – Every year, almost 250,000 people experience a STEMI type of heart attack. Unfortunately, a significant number don't receive prompt therapy critical in restoring blood flow in these severe heart attacks.
  • New Petersburg Social Civic Club holds June meeting
    The June meeting of the New Petersburg Social Civic Club met at Fall Creek Friends Church with hostess Malinda Wells.
  • College-Community Summer Theatre to present 1776 In Concert
    Wilmington College-Community Summer Theatre will feature a cast of veteran local actors and singers when it presents "1776 In Concert" for four performances in July.
  • 8th Annual Firefighters Parade set for June 30
    The Festival of the Bells Committee, in conjunction with the Highland County Firefighters Association, are pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Firefighters Parade will be held on June 30, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in Hillsboro. Lineup will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Highland County Fairgrounds. Judging of emergency equipment will start at 4 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m.
  • Local pastor to ride in Ohio Bike Tour
    Local pastor John Worley of TouchPoint Pentecostals in Hillsboro is preparing to ride in the 100-mile Ohio Bike Tour on June 18.
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