Things have changed in the nursing home industry, and HCR ManorCare, a leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, has helped pioneer these changes – changes that improve patient rehabilitation services and make it more cost effective than an inpatient rehab or acute care hospital.

The Hillsboro High School class of 1954 held their 58th year class reunion at the Ponderosa Banquet Center on Aug. 11. Fifty members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of sharing memories and a delicious buffet dinner.

The Hillsboro High School class of 1954 held their 58th year class reunion at the Ponderosa Banquet Center on Aug. 11. Fifty members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of sharing memories and a delicious buffet dinner.

The winners of the 2012 Highland County Fair Clover Bud event included coloring contest winners Eden Edenfield, Trinity Edenfield and Brya McClain.

Dan and Brittany Wierwille announced the birth of their son Evan Daniel Wierwille, who was born Sept. 6 at 11:12 a.m. Evan weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long.

The Hillsboro Public Library has a new display for the month of September. Ms. Kat Green has brought in her display of model motorcycles.

John and Linda Parker of Greenfield recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at their home surrounded by family and friends.

Deb Jones, co-president of NCB Ohio Region, presents Shirley Creek with an Apple iPad. Shirley was the online banking and eStatements winner during NCB's Customer Appreciation Week.

An emergency preparedness event will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 from 2-5 p.m. at the Winchester Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Home Helpers has announced it will be participating in 'Bring the Vote Home' - a nationwide initiative to help senior, disabled and homebound Americans who have difficulty traveling to polling places cast their votes during the 2012 election cycle.

September 17, 2012, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those inalienable rights to every American.

On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will sponsor a meeting for families of nursing home residents and those interested in creating a better future for themselves and their loved ones as they age.

Katelynn Fetters of Greenfield was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Junior Teen Cincinnati pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 16.

Katherine Puckett, of Buford, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Puckett, of Lake Alfred, Fla., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Angela Marie Puckett, to Shannon Matthew Godby, the son of Arlene Godby, of Greendale, Ind. and Edward Godby, of Cincinnati.