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  • Three students presented with Good Citizen Awards

    On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Waw-wil-a-way chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented three local students with Good Citizen Awards for their essays. Erin Mizer of McClain High School, Abigail Current of Fairfield High School, and Ethan Hawkins of Whiteoak High School were presented with certificates and cash awards for their winning essays.
  • Farmers Club meets Dec. 7
    Thanksgiving weekend means that the holiday season is literally in full swing. Hopefully, you were able to spend Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. The Christmas shopping season is now under way. Many people enjoy the crowds and thrill of “Black Friday” as it is the “official” kickoff to the shopping season. I, for one, do not include myself in that group.
  • Senior Scene: From the HCSCC
    Senior Center plans Christmas Day celebration
  • 21st Luminaria Night to Be Held Dec. 13
    Leesburg, December 13, 2009 will be Luminaria Night in the Village of Leesburg.  Lighting of the traditional Luminaria candles will begin at 5 p.m. Village shops and Businesses plan "Open House" 5:30 to 7 p.m., closing in time for villagers to attend the Combined Church Service at the Leesburg Church of Christ at 7:30 PM. The six graders at Fairfield Middle School have been writing essays to be judged by the Fairfield High School English classes.  The winners of the essay contest will be crowned King and Queen at the Leesburg Library at 5:45 p.m.  Santa is schedule to make a visit to the Leesburg Post Office during downtown open houses.   The Fairfield High School Choir will sing at the church service sponsored by the Fairfield Ministerial Association.
  • Garden Club celebrates Christmas
    The Hillsboro Garden Club met on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the Ponderosa for their annual celebration of the Christmas holidays.  Larry and Judy Moore hosted the gala evening and were delighted to welcome 22 revelers.  A holiday punch and Carol Gorby's famous Frosted Cranberries were served as members and guests arrived.
  • Mowrystown holds village-wide clean up day
         In preparation for the holiday parade, a clean-up day was held in the Village of Mowrystown on Saturday, Nov. 28.
  • Money Saving Tips for the Holidays
       * The holiday shopping season is a good time to stay organized.  Keep your receipts in a marked envelope so you can easily exchange or return any gifts.
  • Medications to help lessen symptoms of the flu
    By Rose Fisher Merkowitz
    OSU Extension
  • Ashley Reveal wins a day of pampering
    Ashley Reveal, on November 1st, was the lucky recipient of the first drawing for a Day of Relaxation from The Cutting Crew Beauty Salon.
  • New stock arrives at Christmas at the Cabin

    Serious shoppers arrived in force at Christmas at the C

  • Many attend Roades-Allen-Rhoades reunion
    The Roades-Allen-Rhoades reunion was held Aug. 2, 2009 at the Lynchburg Fire Department’s Banquet Room, with a great turnout by the Roades and the Allens, including:
  • Farmers deal with grain moisture
    Damp weather earlier last week slowed harvest progress but farmers returned to the fields later in the week. While weather always impacts harvest progress, this year farmers have been faced with some unusual challenges that have slowed harvest.
  • Senior Scene: From the HCSCC
    Christmas Bazaar  
        Don’t miss the annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Highland County Senior Center.
  • St. Mary's Episcopal Church hosts special Christmas concerts
    The summer of 2009 was the season of restoration for the renowned 1885 Koehnken & Grimm pipe organ in historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hillsboro.
  • CHECK IT OUT Leesburg Library Reading
    Christmas greetings from all of us here at the Leesburg Library! We hope
    you will be able to join us for some of our festive December programs.
    Our Knit Together group will meet on Thursday, December 3 and 17 from 5:30-7
    PM.  Bring your current project and join us for some conversation and
    knitting.
  • How to: Caring for Sick at Home
    This information was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and should not replace discussions with your health care provider.
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