Elevate Creative Co. LLC, a family-owned and woman-operated marketing agency based in Leesburg, proudly announces its recognition at the 2024 Viddy Awards, earning two Gold Awards in the Non-Broadcast | Social Media Videos category. These awards highlight the agency’s creativity and excellence in crafting impactful video content for its clients.

As area organizations prepare to commemorate Wreaths Across America this month, Gerold and Debbie Wilkin shared this photo from 2011 of one of the first local Wreaths Across America observances.

Air Transport Services Group raised a total of $364,000 in donations during their charity golf series held this year. Proceeds benefit the ATSG Charitable Foundation, which supports causes focused on education, veteran and wellness programs.

Greenfield is the place to be this holiday season. Main Street Downtown Greenfield is thrilled to announce a day full of festive activities for the entire family. Join us Dec. 7 from noon-8 p.m. for ChristKindl Markt, the annual Cookie Walk and an array of exciting holiday events, all culminating in the spectacular Eagles Christmas Parade.

Highland Humane Society is calling on the community to help make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Your support is vital to ensuring the continued care, rescue and adoption of cats and dogs throughout the region.

The Highland County Veterans Honor Guard will host a “Wreaths Across America” observance Saturday, Dec. 14.

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

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Sons of the American Revolution Highlanders Chapter will celebrate Wreaths Across America with the veterans at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

The Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of Trustees' meeting will be held at 200 South St., Leesburg, on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The Laurels of Hillsboro, located on state Route 50 in Hillsboro, celebrated their 25th anniversary with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends and members of the community, on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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

The Ohio Forestry Association Foundation (OFAF) awarded grants for conservation education projects throughout Ohio.

This Black Friday weekend, the Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) is excited to announce a special adoption event designed to help our furry friends find loving homes. From Friday, Nov. 29, to Saturday, Nov. 30, all cat adoption fees will be reduced to just $10, while kittens can be adopted for only $45.

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

National Family Caregiver Month is celebrated each year in November and is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities and increase support for caregivers.