As Highland County moves forward into the 21st century, we all need to ensure our past is not lost. Not only do we need you to join the Highland County Historical Society, but we need you to participate and spread the news.

After missing the January meeting due to snow, the Hillsboro Emblem Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the Elks Lodge for their monthly meeting.

Did you know that the Ohio Business Roundtable estimated that if Ohio would just hit the national average for home and community-based long-term care, the state, over time, could save as much as $900 million annually?

Kelsey Sheeley of Highland County was recently named first runner-up in the Ohio Queen of Beef Contest held during the Ohio Cattlemen's' Association Annual Meeting and Convention.

St. Mary Catholic School in Hillsboro will be having a Mardi Gras themed Texas Hold'em Tournament on Saturday, March 5.

If you have any clues that would help us to identify this unique photo, please call the Lynchburg Branch Library at 937-364-2511.

This "tomato bandit" was caught on camera in these photos submitted by Highland County Press reader Ken Rentz, who thought the humorous photographs might help lift the winter blues.

This "tomato bandit" was caught on camera in these photos submitted by Highland County Press reader Ken Rentz, who thought the humorous photographs might help lift the winter blues.

Valentine’s Party Feb. 12
    Join us on Saturday, Feb. 12, 5-9 p.m. for our first Saturday night bash of the year. Following a delicious dinner, you can dance to the music of the New Sunshine Band, join the Euchre game, shoot some pool or try your hand at cornhole. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door.

The Greenfield Area Merchants Association is sponsoring a February Valentine wedding giveaway. The drawing will take place on Feb. 28. Once the winner is announced, the date will be planned, subject to the availability of all the donors. This wedding offer will expire Aug. 30, 2011.

CHILLICOTHE - Four employees of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highland County Highway Maintenance Facility have been recognized for their combined 60 years of service to the state of Ohio.

CHILLICOTHE - Four employees of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highland County Highway Maintenance Facility have been recognized for their combined 60 years of service to the state of Ohio.

As winter is coming to an end, people are coming down with cabin fever. During the month of February, the Hillsboro Public Library will display art work of the Appalachian Artisans Guild from their work that will be shown during the Cabin Fever Arts Festival.

If you are fighting cabin fever, join the Greenfield Historical Society on Sunday, Feb. 6 for their second Sunday dinner at the Grain and Hay. The time is from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the cost is only $10. The menu this month is Catalina chicken and scalloped potatoes, rolls, salad, a vegetable, dessert and drinks.