Hillsboro First Baptist Church (127 S. West Street, Hillsboro) is again honored and privileged to offer free “Feast for The King” Christmas Day meals to the community.

Five football players combined from Highland County were selected 2023 All-Ohio for their overall play in Divisions III and IV, respectively.

The Division II and III football All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.

The Highland County Historical Society, Ohio Humanities and Daydreamers Press announce the release of “Step by Step: How the Lincoln School Marchers Blazed a Trail to Justice,” a new nonfiction picture book for young readers. Written by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Rigaud and Carlotta Penn and illustrated by Nysha Lilly, the book tells the true story of one of the longest sustained demonstrations of the civil rights movement through the eyes of one of the child marchers and her friends.

Three people charged with unrelated first-degree felony offenses were among the 19 indictments handed down by a Highland County grand jury in their Tuesday, Dec. 5 session.

The Hillsboro Woman’s Club celebrated their 100th anniversary with a tea Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Highland House Museum, where they also presented a donation to SATH.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Dec. 4-9 (varsity only).

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report issued Dec. 4.

The Hillsboro Records Commission will meet Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.

The first game of the 2023-24 season belongs to the Hillsboro Indians, as a strong start, along with clutch play in the final moments, was more than enough for the Indians to fend off an aggressive and hard-charging Wilmington Hurricane team, with HHS winning the home non-conference game by a 66-52 score.

The Fourth District Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Hillsboro man sentenced in 2021 for trafficking in persons and pandering obscenity involving a minor, according to a decision and judgment entry posted this week.

Wednesday and Thursday this week (Nov. 29-30) the Hillsboro Lady Indians played two very close games, but were unable to secure a win, falling on the road to the Washington Lady Blue Lions and at home vs. River Valley.

A Hillsboro man was sentenced this week to 10 years to life in prison, after pleading guilty to a first-degree felony charge of rape.

New Journey has had a presence in Highland County for several years, but with our new location, we plan to grow and provide more services for the community. Our new office is located at 934 West Main Street in Hillsboro.

The following is a list of some benefits, events and fundraisers for the victims and families affected by the Nov. 28 explosion in Hillsboro.