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…

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades made two approvals for Community Development Block Grant projects during their Wednesday, May 13 meeting. Following an application review with CDBG coordinator Mary Remsing, commissioners voted to “authorize and direct the…

By Jenni Lewis Director of Community Outreach Area Agency on Aging District 7 (Ohio) The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and its Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recently observed National Volunteer Month, which is dedicated to highlighting the act of volunteering and the…

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Highland County during their Wednesday, May 13 meeting. Accepting the proclamation were Melanie Ballein of Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health; Chandra Culver and Crystal…

By Angela Shepherd GEVS McClain’s annual community service day, known as MHS Day, was held on May 8.  The day brought students and staff out all across the community to landscape, wash emergency vehicles, assist with the Tiger Cub Closet, clean up at the cemetery, help out at New Directions, and…

Committee members announced plans this week for the 2026 City of Hillsboro Festival of the Bells, which is slated for July 2-4 in uptown Hillsboro with the theme “Bells Through the Ages.” Along with a name change to demonstrate their official partnership with the City of Hillsboro, this year’s…