Wreaths Across America takes place annually to pay tribute to those who have given us the liberties we enjoy today. On Dec. 12, the Highland County Honor Guard, Junior States of America Lynchburg-Clay, Junior American Citizens Buckley Eaglets, and Waw-wil-a-way NSDAR participated in the placing of a wreath by Jeremiah Tarr and Phillip Jacobs at the Veterans Memorial on the courthouse lawn.

The family of Joe and Jeanette Hester will be hosting a reception on Sunday, Dec. 26 from 4-6 p.m. at the Emmanuel Christian Church, 12281 Cameron Drive, Greenfield to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

The McClain High School symphonic choir will present a Christmas concert at
7 p.m. Dec. 19 at New Vienna Community Church, 412 West St., New Vienna.

I have a question for all the Ohio State football fans in the audience. Does it ever get old or boring beating Michigan? For this OSU alumnus, it is easy to answer with a resounding “no!”

Pancake brunch with Santa
    All the young and young at heart are cordially invited to the Morgan-Bodenhamer Senior Center for a gala Pancake Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Are you always looking for ways to be a better parent? If so, Celebrating Parents is for you - and it's free for any Highland County resident.

Highland County District Library's "Merry Money" stores were open last weekend.  This program encourages children from age 3 to grade 6 to earn "Merry Money" for the books they read and record in their logs.  They can redeem this "money" in the Library Christmas Shop to buy gifts for their family and friends.

The Elks National Free Throw "Hoop Shoot" regional contest will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Patriot Center on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Highland and surrounding counties now have low-cost spay/neuter availability.

The Chancel and Bell Choirs of Hillsboro First United Methodist Church will present the annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.

The organization of "Nativity the Pop Opera" wanted to help provide assistance to families who have children being treated at the Center and Blood Diseases Institute (CBDI) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

The Hillsboro Public Library has a unique display this month. Mr. Dennis Lindsey has a collection of Civil War etchings

Four local businesspeople are spreading good cheer this holiday season, as they filled two Toys for Tots donation boxes with new gifts.

Nov. 19 was a very lucky night for two bingo players at St. Mary's in Hillsboro.