The Highland County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening event for S.O.S.-Single Office Stop, 126 N. High Street, Hillsboro.

Bea Mustard hosted the November meeting of the New Petersburg Social Civic Club. President Janet Campbell opened the meeting.

The Southern State Singers will present their 13th annual Christmas concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at St. Mary Episcopal Church, 234 N. High St., Hillsboro.

The Marshall School Committee invites everyone to the sixth annual Christmas in Marshall (formerly Christmas at the Lake) on Dec. 3 from 4-8 p.m. at the Marshall School gymnasium in Marshall. Enjoy turkey and dressing, homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings.

Nicola M. Houghton, the daughter of Coletta Smith of Pennsylvania and the late Clark Houghton, recently became engaged to Zackary "Zak" Jacob, the son of Roger and Martha Jacob of Hillsboro.

Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 120 will be having an open house and recruitment day Saturday, Nov. 19 at Southern State Community College Lecture Hall, Room 107 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Hillsboro Garden Club held its October meeting on the 25th at the Floral Hall. The meeting was brought to order by new president Larry Moore.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Mercy Hospitals, women in the Highland County area have the opportunity to receive a mammogram at no cost. On Friday, Dec. 2, Mercy Hospital's mobile unit will provide mammogram screenings at the Highland County Health Department for women ages 40 and older.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Hillsboro Christian Academy hosted short program and reception for local veterans.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Hillsboro Christian Academy hosted short program and reception for local veterans.

You are invited to experience Christmas in the Country during the weekend of Nov. 19, located at various artisan stops in Southern Highland County. Visit the artisans who create a wonderful array of articles for your Christmas giving!

With the frigid weather approaching, the Ohio Department of Development prepares to protect Ohioans for another winter season with the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Winter Crisis Program. The program assists qualified low-income and elderly Ohioans with winter heating costs, beginning November 1, 2011 and running through March 31, 2012.

The Hillsboro Ministerial Association will hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the month of November 2011 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month at their Wednesday, Nov. 9 meeting, and encourage citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.