The Highland County Democratic Party will give away Christmas treats to local children. This event will be held Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Democratic Party Headquarters, 221 Chillicothe Avenue, Hillsboro.
The Highland County Community Fund (HCCF) has awarded seven grants, totaling $15,000, to support initiatives benefiting the county’s residents and communities, including two youth-led projects.
To help older adults stay healthy this winter season, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is participating in “Home for the Holidays,” a national campaign led by the Eldercare Locator and USAging, the AAA7’s national association. This year’s campaign connects older adults, caregivers and families with information on vaccinations.
The African American Community Fund (AACF) has awarded 31 grants, totaling $175,750, to support Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations throughout Appalachian Ohio, including 10 capacity-building grants.
The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be conducting a Tips On Filing Your Personal Tax Return Workshop Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at OhioMeansJobs Pike County (941 Market Street in Piketon).
State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) this week recognized the Scioto Historical Project, created by Dr. Andrew Feight, at the 2023 Appalachia Heritage Luncheon.
Ohioans can start planning visits to all of their favorite fairs across the state. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Wednesday released the official dates for the 2024 fair season, which includes Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair.
On Thursday, Dec. 21, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Greater Life Assembly Church, 12145 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro. Food will be distributed from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Power planning grant recently awarded to the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association (YLA) advances development of YLA’s Cave Lake Center for Community Leadership.
Merle Norman Cosmetics & Salon celebrated their 20th anniversary with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends and members of the community, on Friday, Dec. 8.
The final outreach session of the year for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hillsboro will be held Wednesday, Dec. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall at 119 E. Walnut St. in Hillsboro.
The Choir of St. Colman will present Lessons and Carols for Advent, readings and music for the season before Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at St. Colman Catholic Church, 219 South North Street, Washington Court House.
