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  • Inductees announced for Women's Hall of Fame

    For 30 years, the women who have helped lead, serve and better the Highland County community have been honored for their dedication and for their service. In a ceremony scheduled for Aug. 31, four more women will be added to the 87 inductees of the Highland County Women's Hall of Fame. Representing areas of community service, education, business and community service, Thelma L. Coffey, Rose Fisher Merkowitz, Virginia Milner Purdy and Louise Fenner Sprinkle will be inducted into the hall of fame.
  • Lucky Green holds two meetings
    The Lucky Green 4-H Club held two meetings recently.
  • First Lady Frances Strickland guest speaker at Democratic picnic
    Ohio's First Lady, Frances Strickland, will be the featured speaker for the annual Highland County Democratic Party picnic Sunday, Aug. 1 from 4-7 p.m. at the Amvets Park, 11539 North Shore Road (Rocky Fork Lake area), Hillsboro, in their air-conditioned meeting room.
  • Johnson to serve as Marine Security Guard
    Marine Corps Cpl. Robert W. Johnson, Jr., son of Mary A. Holbrook of Beaver, Ohio and Robert W. Johnson, Sr. of Wellston, Ohio, recently graduated the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group in Quantico, Va.
  • Fairview Church of Christ hosts Diggles Family
    The Diggles Family will be at the Fairview Church of Christ Sunday, Aug. 1.
  • Summer reading program continues at Greenfield library
    Summer Reading Adventure has been great! We have finished our Library camp. We had a daily average of 40 children attend camp. We have 523 signed up at this time for our summer reading adventure and it’s not too late.
  • New Vienna UMC to host concert, car show, barbecue
    The New Vienna United Methodist Church will host gospel singing artists Beyond The Ashes on Friday evening, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.
  • Hakes celebrate 50 years
    Marvin and Pat Hakes of HIllsboro are celebrating 50 years of marriage. The couple was united in marriage at the Hillsboro Church of Christ on July 29, 1960. They were married by the late Dr. Paul Jones. 
  • Sons of the American Revolution to pay tribute to William Higgins July 31
    The Sons of the American Revolution, along with members of the Higgins family will honor William Higgins, a Highland County Revolutionary War soldier who is buried in Prospect Cemetery, during a graveside ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31.
  • All new 'Hansel and Gretel' on stage at Magic Waters Theatre
    The young at heart of all ages are enjoying the very clever adaptation of the old “Hansel  and Gretel” story at Magic Waters Theatre.
  • Brush and Palette Art Guild holds 53rd annual show
    The Brush & Palette Art Guild held its 53rd annual art show at Southern State Community College June 26 and 27.  Forty-three members both non-professional and professional entered works of art judged by Gerry Enrico.
  • Corn pollination and stress conditions
    While weather was nearly perfect over the Fourth of July weekend, temperatures were certainly on the rise this past week. Several consecutive days of 90-plus degree temperatures made tasks such as baling hay and straw a bit more difficult. Believe it or not, I’ve already heard some people worrying about soil conditions getting a bit too dry. That sentiment didn’t seem possible as recently as a month ago.
  • Keeping your home safe to avoid falls
    Food festival slated for July 26
        Join us on Monday, July 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for a food festival presented by Gordon Foods.  Gordon is our newest food supplier, and they have lots of delicious treats in store.
  • Kelsie Mae Crowder welcomed home
    T.J. and Angie (Grate) Crowder of Greenfield are announcing the birth of their daughter, Kelsie Mae Crowder, on June 17, 2010 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Kelsie weighed 8 lbs., 2.7 oz., and was 19 1/2 inches long.
  • Hoyt Allen to speak at Union Church of Christ
    On Sunday, July 25, Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr. will be preaching at the 10:20 morning service at the Union Church of Christ.
  • HillJam MPact Run to be held Aug. 14
    The HillJam Mpact Run, a 5K/10K that benefits Mission Pact (MPACT), will be held Saturday, Aug. 14 at 6643 Ervin Rd., Hillsboro.
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