This holiday season, step back in time and experience the magic of “A Hometown Christmas” at the historic Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge. This festive, music-filled holiday celebration takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Hillsboro First Baptist Church (127 S. West Street, Hillsboro) is again honored and privileged to offer free “Feast for The King” Christmas Day meals to the community.

Sonner Chapel in East Danville invites the community to its 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 service with special guest Jim Merz of the Huber Heights First Church of God.

Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten.

The Hillsboro Woman’s Club celebrated their 100th anniversary with a tea Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Highland House Museum, where they also presented a donation to SATH.

Helpful information including Agency highlights, facts and figures were included in the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 2022 Annual Report. The AAA7 provides services to 10 core counties in Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.

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

The November tip of the month is as follows: The number one problem in gardening is putting a $5 plant into a 50-cent hole. For those that missed it, the October tip of the month was as follows: Never go to a doctor whose plants have died.

Stephanie Alisha Darville. Some know her as a friend, daughter, partner or parent. Last month, she was introduced to the legal community as one of 613 new Ohio lawyers.

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.