The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is thrilled to announce that its “Fall-Free Fridays” initiative received a 2024 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. Fall-Free Fridays, a partnership with Shawnee State University’s (SSU)…

At the July Summer 4-H Awards Ceremony, the Friends of 4-H recipients were announced. Highland County 4-H Committee honored three recipients who have given countless hours to the 4-H program and supported the youth of Highland County in different ways and capacities.   From left: Danielle Combs, 4-…

Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton heard several financial updates and also officially approved a third attempt at a tax levy for the Highland County Children Services agency during their Wednesday, July 24 meeting. Highland County Auditor Alex Butler…

The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education met briefly in special session Tuesday, July 23 to approve several employment matters, including hiring a new principal, ahead of the first day of school for staff Aug. 7. “I’m very excited for getting these guys on the agenda with a special meeting so…

The McClain Tigers’ locker room has had some sprucing up, thanks to the volunteer efforts of the many folks who came together to pull it off, and with the football coach and athletes not knowing much about what was happening so it could be a bit of a surprise. Superintendent Quincey Gray said many…

COLUMBUS — On behalf of Ohio’s dairy farmers, the 2024 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair salutes our nation’s elite athletes as they flip, jump and zoom to glory. “Athletes are dedicated to perfecting their craft, pushing their limits and striving for excellence,” said Jenny Crabtree,…

By Kenley Juillerat Premier Showmen 4-H Club This summer, the Premier Showmen 4-H Club teamed up with Mowrystown Church of Christ and Modern Woodmen of America to spread sunshine to over 150 folks in four different counties, including a few nursing homes, shut-ins and Highland County Senior…