The Highlands Nature Sanctuary, largest of 12 southern Ohio nature preserves managed by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System, will be offering one free pass for each child accompanied by a paying guardian on weekends throughout September and October. The free child pass is available to all families living in the five county Arc of Appalachia region of Highland, Ross, Pike, Adams, and Scioto counties.

Altrusa of Highland County recently donated much needed school supplies to the foster children of Highland County.

The annual Mick reunion was held Aug. 16, at Seip Mound outside of Bainbridge.  The weather cooperated and there was a good crowd of at least 150.

Benefit concert at Greater Life Assembly

Lately there’s been a lot of tension between my husband and me about our finances. How can we get past this?

A HELPING HAND

Kathy Decker, a licensed massage therapist, recently completed her first course in myofascial release, the John Barnes approach.

Chatfield College in St. Martin will hold a juried art show on Oct. 10 as part of the inaugural activities scheduled for the installation of its fifth president, John P. Tafaro.

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission’s (OVRDC) annual Full Commission appreciation banquet and meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24

Air Force Cadet Emerson L. Babington has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets.

Susan and Jerry Kirk of Hillsboro

"Four Seasons" was the theme of the 52nd annual Brush & Palette Art Guild show held at Southern State Community College, Hillsboro.

Area Ohio State Fair contest winners include:

Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink proclaimed Sept. 2 as Class of 1947 Day in Hillsboro