The city of Hillsboro held a tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 5 for the Christmas tree at Governor Trimble Place and North High Street in uptown Hillsboro.

On Dec. 7, the Hillsboro Police Department received a report of shooting that occurred on Windsor Drive in Hillsboro.  

Area citizens, make sure you do not miss the annual Leesburg Luminaria that will take place Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 5:30-7 p.m. in the village. Important times: Crowning of the Royal Sixth Grade Court – 5:45 in the library. Enjoy a  soup supper along with beef and noodles in the life squad building. 

I have no evidence, but I’m convinced people have argued since the beginning of time. Adam and Eve probably disagreed daily about chores or responsibilities – and there wasn’t anyone else around to take sides.

No doubt, I have written this before. I'm sure I've told it before. But around 20 years ago, I started calling Bill Fawley "the fourth commissioner," because so many newly elected commissioners were constantly seeking his advice on certain issues or policies. Needless to say, the "fourth commissioner" – and his institutional knowledge – will be missed by all.

Highland County Commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels offered their thoughts and prayers to the family of longtime Highland County Auditor Bill Fawley during their Tuesday, Dec. 2 board meeting.

The Hillsboro Elks Lodge served up 157 meals on Thanksgiving Day using an Elk's National Foundation Spotlight Grant for $2,000. Fifteen Elks volunteered their time on Thanksgiving cooking and delivering meals to the city's first responders and people needing a helping hand to have a better holiday season. 

The 33rd annual Lynchburg Village Christmas is set for Friday, Dec. 12 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 13 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) in Lynchburg.

The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced a grant to the Shop With a Cop program, helping local children experience the joy of the holiday season.

It was a school board meeting in Greenfield Monday, Nov. 24 that saw the recognition of dedicated staff and student athletes that have made big accomplishments. Greenfield Middle School Principal Jason Potts introduced middle school agricultural sciences advisor Shelby Guthrie as part of highlighting the things staff are accomplishing at the middle school.

Greenfield Village Council will hold a special meeting Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers, third floor of city hall, 300 Jefferson Street, Greenfield.

These incidents have been reported by the GPD.

More than 2,500 customers of AES were without power today in Greenfield. 

It is time for the 19th annual Christmas Tour of Homes in Greenfield hosted by the Greenfield Historical Society. The $10 tour will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

The Lynchburg Lions Club held its regular business meeting on Nov. 10 at the Lions Club building in Lynchburg.