By Angela Shepherd GEVS This spring, Greenfield fifth-graders used their creative talent to raise money for Shriners, and last week they were able to give to the organization what the auctioning of their artwork earned. It’s the culmination of the fourth Art for a Cause where fifth grade art…

By Kenley Juillerat  Mowrystown FFA News Reporter  Mowrystown FFA Ag Day 2026 was a huge success.   Students from Bright Elementary got to engage and learn about how to take care of farm animals and about the environment.  They also got to learn about FFA, and what all it has to offer for their…

By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College On Monday, May 11, Southern State hosted the fourth annual end-of-year celebration for students, faculty, and staff involved in the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS) project. This event culminated the program’s hard work across Ohio…

The Fairfield Lady Lions track and field team were crowned champions of the 2026 Southern Hills Athletic Conference on Tuesday, May 12 at Manchester High School, as they outdueled nine other schools for the title.  The Lady Lions won with a score of 128, and in second place was West Union with a…

Hillsboro City Council members approved a 10-percent increase to sanitary sewer rates as an emergency measure during their Thursday, May 14 meeting. The ordinance authorizing an increase to sewer rates, with a 10-percent increase on both the cubic feet and minimum usage rates, passed by a 6-0 vote…

McARTHUR – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife celebrated Ohio’s inland fishing during the Governor’s Inland Fish Ohio Day today. This year’s event was held at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County.  “Inland Fish Ohio is a great…

Submitted by Aubrey Baldwin McClain FFA Reporter Members of the McClain FFA Chapter recently showcased their research skills and agricultural knowledge at the Ohio FFA Agriscience Fair, earning numerous top-four finishes at the state level. The FFA Agriscience Fair allows students to design and…

By Leah Robinson Hillsboro FFA Chapter  On May 1, a record-breaking 13 members of the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA chapter received their state degrees at the Ohio State FFA Convention.  Only 2 percent of FFA members earn their state degree. To receive this coveted award, members must participate in…

LEESBURG — Tuesday was a game full of scoring runs and excellent pitching by the No. 4 seeded Fairfield Lady Lions, allowing them to gain a 15-0 run-rule win in their Division VI SE District Quarterfinal game against the visiting No. 12 seeded Belpre Lady Golden Eagles.  The May 12 win by…