On April 6, the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter hosted the annual FFA Banquet. This banquet is held to congratulate and award all of their members achievements throughout the year.
The 2025 Festival of the Bells will see changes in both entertainment and venue this summer, according to an announcement by Festival of the Bells committee president Tom Zile and vice president Tiffany McCoy Friday.
For two straight days, the Hillsboro Lady Indians and Jackson Ironladies battled on the softball diamond for the top spot in the Frontier Athletic Conference. One game ended in extra innings, while the other was a nine-run victory in a downpour on a cold evening. Once all the dust settled and the rain stopped, it was the Lady Indians sweeping the regular-season series against Jackson.
Two Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter members had the opportunity to put their mechanical skills to the test. Zach Askren (senior) and Kenny Shawhan competed in the Ag Diagnostics Career Development Event through an online test and in-person competition.
Highland County Democrats will welcome spring with dinner, desserts, updates and special guest speaker, Ohio State Representative Allison Russo, Tuesday evening, April 22 at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday (April 2), the Fairfield Lions and Hillsboro Indians battled on the diamond and did so until darkness arrived, with the Indians gaining the non-conference win by a 14-11 score at Fairfield High School.