Katelyn Adams, 12, of Hillsboro, has been asked by Nashville producer Steve Hall of "The Shotgun Red Variety Show," which airs on RFD-TV, to be a part of his Feb. 10 taping aboard the General Jackson Showboat.

Effective for 2013, and beginning Monday, Jan. 14 the Highland County Veterans Service Commission will meet every two weeks on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at 5 p.m. at 135 N. High Street, Hillsboro.

The following are the events for this week at New Directions, Greenfield's community-wide youth program.

A 55th wedding anniversary card shower has been requested for Sugar Tree
Ridge residents Dwight and Shirley Creek, who were married Jan. 24, 1958.
Their children, Pam and Greg, ask that cards and well wishes be sent to: Mr.
and Mrs. Dwight Creek, 2225 State Route 136, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.

The SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) organization has the perfect Valentine's gift.

Barbara and Derk Streitenberger of Washington Court House welcomed the birth of their son, Gavyn Lee, at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Highland District Hospital. Gavyn was the first baby born at HDH's Maternity Department in 2013.

Highland County Help Me Grow’s Adopt A Family Christmas project is “wrapped up” for the 2012 Christmas season.

Highland County Help Me Grow’s Adopt A Family Christmas project is “wrapped up” for the 2012 Christmas season.

The main goal is to keep foods at safe storage temperatures in order to minimize the growth of bacteria and other pathogens that can make people sick.

The Trading Post Antiques, 401 South Maple Street, Bainbridge is looking forward to 2013. Celebrating 39 years in the antique business is quite an accomplishment. The one-owner shop began as a one-room building in 1974 and grew to encompass three parcels of land.

As the first of 79 million baby boomers started turning 65 in 2011, it is critical for families to get a solid grasp on organization and preparing for the future. In light of January being Get Organized Month, Home Helpers of Hillsboro is educating the local community on how families can help prepare their aging loved ones for the future, from organizing their home to planning for advanced care.

Christopher Michael Parker and Erin Celeste Spiess have announced their engagement.

The First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield will be presenting special music on Sunday, Dec. 30.

The Highland County Board of Realtors held their annual Christmas luncheon Friday at the Hillsboro Ponderosa Banquet Center.

Judy Ferguson, winner of the $25 Days of Christmas drawing, receives $300 cash prize from Melissa Elmore, President of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce.