The family of Jerry Leibold of Hillsboro recently posed for a five-generation photo.

In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we are all hearing stories of incredible acts of kindness and dedication to community. And the Jenco Awards have long existed to recognize those who rise to the occasion time after time to serve their local community. Whether responding to the pandemic or committing themselves to service in other ways, six individuals received recognition through the 2020 Jenco Awards.

More than 200 species of trees and woody plants grace Wilmington College's contiguous campus, the 13.4-acre Frank O. Hazard Arboretum and the 19-acre S. Fredrik Anliot Natural Area along Lytle Creek, yet one stands out for both its beauty and history.

Hillsboro Against Racism & Discrimination will present the Lincoln School Marchers memorial bench unveiling at the Highland County Courthouse on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2-3 p.m., featuring a meet-and-greet with several of the students who marched alongside their mothers from 1954-56 to protest racial segregation in Hillsboro schools.

The Highland County Historical Society hosted their annual Ghost Walk Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Hillsboro Cemetery.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in American dedicates a Sunday each year to give a day of service to their community. Peace Lutheran Church, located at 231 Harry Sauner Road, chose to repaint the yellow safety posts at various intersections in Hillsboro.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in American dedicates a Sunday each year to give a day of service to their community. Peace Lutheran Church, located at 231 Harry Sauner Road, chose to repaint the yellow safety posts at various intersections in Hillsboro.

Wilmington College's Westheimer Peace Symposium has always prided itself as being international in its scope of presenters, topics and concerns. This fall, the 30th annual event will be available for a global audience with exclusively online programming Oct. 1 and 2.

Grow! Highland County would like to introduce Island Brothers Productions, a DJ and photo booth company owned by Savannah and Kimo Trevino and located in Leesburg.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board canceled the Annual Recovery Celebration that is normally held in September because of social distancing restrictions and concern for the safety of our guests due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board canceled the Annual Recovery Celebration that is normally held in September because of social distancing restrictions and concern for the safety of our guests due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board canceled the Annual Recovery Celebration that is normally held in September because of social distancing restrictions and concern for the safety of our guests due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board canceled the Annual Recovery Celebration that is normally held in September because of social distancing restrictions and concern for the safety of our guests due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board canceled the Annual Recovery Celebration that is normally held in September because of social distancing restrictions and concern for the safety of our guests due to the COVID19 pandemic.

Stanley and Doris Fender of Hillsboro recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.