Longtime community leaders and philanthropists Rita and Ernie Blankenship will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Saturday, March 3 at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge.

Longtime community leaders and philanthropists Rita and Ernie Blankenship will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Saturday, March 3 at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge.

It is once again time for the 108th annual Buford Farmers' Institute. This year, it will be held on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Clay Township Park building in Buford. It will begin at 7 p.m.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recently held leadership seminars in each region of Ohio.

Dale and Barbara Ferriel of Buford are announcing the birth of twin
great-grandsons born on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at Doctors Hospital in
Columbus.

The Lynchburg Lions Club hosted Second Vice District Governor Lion Sherry Bingamon and her husband, Jim, at its monthly dinner meeting on Jan. 23 at Lynchburg. Sherry is from the Mt. Orab Lions Club and she discussed various Lions Club activities and upcoming events.

Shaffer Sales and Service's Turf Equipment was recognized with a plaque and an award from Central Power Systems and the Briggs and Stratton Co. for "outstanding commitment to customer satisfaction through participation in the Diamond Dealer Program" and the Briggs and Stratton Diamond Dealer Award.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association awarded three deserving counties at their annual awards banquet which was held Jan. 28 at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin, Ohio.

Jesse Henry of the Spikedrivers and Fathead Davis will perform in the downstairs of the Fling Barn on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8 p.m. - midnight.

The 2011 Highland County Fair was held on Sept. 3-10, 2011. The Lynchburg Clay FFA had many students participate in the Highland County Fair this year. There were a variety of animals that the students took to the fair.

Evans Landscaping is rapidly growing and looking for qualified applicants to immediately join their team.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it is a major cause of disability. While it is the most costly and widespread of health problems, heart disease is also among the most preventable. During American Heart Month, Home Helpers of Hillsboro is creating awareness against fighting this disease by improving heart-healthy habits and raising awareness in local homes and communities.

The Rev. Hurd Scott Latimer and the late Charles E. Cole will be honored at the Black History Month program on February 16 at the Hillsboro Public Library.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Terri) Rankin of Buford are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Stacy Lynne Rankin, to Daniel Lucas Karns, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Diana) Karns of Arcanum.