The American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence awards celebrate unique, local, volunteer-driven programs that serve as models of innovation for local program development.

The Highland Soil & Water Conservation District invites the community to reserve your spot now to see how maple syrup is made Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. at 4885 Stanforth Lane, Hillsboro.

Amy Deal grew up in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio, surrounded by rural landscapes where she spent her days exploring the outdoors. That formative experience continues to inform her work as an artist. Her latest body of work, “Nature Paintings,” will be the featured winter exhibit at Wilmington College’s Harcum Art Gallery, running Jan. 21 through March 6.

The Board of Brushcreek Township Trustees, Highland County, is accepting sealed bids for equipment repair.  

Hillsboro Garden Club members and guests are pictured at their annual Christmas party.

The Jackson Township, Highland County Trustees will hold an organizational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m., followed by the regular monthly meeting.

The Hillsboro Woman’s Club held their December meeting at the Highland House Museum.

The New Vienna Lions Club is pictured at their recent Christmas party.

The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Friday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at the SOCOG office located at 167 West Main Street in Chillicothe.

The Hillsboro Library is eager to start the new year with its usual list of fun programming for all ages – but in 2026, the schedule will add movie nights.

The Greenfield Historical Society has the place for you to go on Sunday, Jan. 4. That’s the day of our first Sunday dinner of 2026.

The Hillsboro Woman’s Club recently presented a check to Samaritan Outreach.

The Carraher Home Farms LLC auction is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 2455 Stringtown Road, Sardinia.

James Anderson Sr. and Rachel Hopkins were married May 2, 1801 in Maryland at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Hopkins.