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Some very happy folks have been seen leaving the Magic Waters Theatre parking area following performances of “Sherlock Holmes’ American Cousin in the Adventure of the Walking Corpse” because they are heading home with some very nice prizes. Folks who figure out “whodunit” get their choice of many great gifts. There are prizes for all age groups, too.

The third and final day of the Festival of the Bells celebration brought together community accomplishment and country music, with a performance by Jason Michael Carroll, and the honoring of an area hall of fame inductee.

"Thank you for inviting us to your party tonight," Carroll told the crowd of thousands. "We love coming out here hanging out here with a bunch of folks who love to listen to country music like your folks do. You know what? Y'all got the same attitude we got up in on this stage. You know what kind of attitude that is, Ohio? I can sleep when I'm dead, how 'bout you all?"

Carroll then launched into his hit "I Can Sleep When I'm Dead," bringing concert-goers to their feet as they cheered and sang along. 

WILMINGTON — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is investigating the drowning of a 4-year-old girl at Cowan Lake State Park Friday, the department said.

Under blue skies, with perfect weather, the 2010 Festival of the Bells drew crowds to uptown Hillsboro Thursday. The annual parade rolled through town, as hundreds lined the city streets. Christian music star Natalie Grant took the stage at 9 p.m., prompting the crowds that had filled High Street and Main Street raise to their feet. Many fans were singing along, screaming and holding their hands up in praise.
 Festival of the Bells organizational committee chairperson Michael Bradford said day one of the annual event was off to a great start.

Highland County Commissioner Shane Wilkin enjoys a cheeseburger Thursday afternoon at the 2010 Festival of the Bells, as Festival committee member Chuck Emery, left, and Commissioner Tom Horst mull their options.

Setup for the 2010 Festival of the Bells began Wednesday afternoon, as carnival rides, food vendors and stage personnel began transforming the streets of uptown Hillsboro into the city's essential summer vacation spot.

Setup for the 2010 Festival of the Bells began Wednesday afternoon, as carnival rides, food vendors and stage personnel began transforming the streets of uptown Hillsboro into the city's essential summer vacation spot.

The Highland County Commissioners showed support of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce SHOP LOCAL campaign by proclaiming July, 2010 “MADE LOCALLY” Labeling Month. The proclamation supports the newly announced Chamber program designed to boost our local economy through community involvement with this plan.