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The final days ofChristmas at the Cabin are quickly approaching. Open

The gloomy weather this week serves as a reminder that winter weather is just around the corner. You have heard me often complain about shorter daylight hours during this time of year.  However, there is a bright side to the increased hours of darkness. It gives us a chance to admire the Christmas displays and lights in the area that serve to brighten up those long hours of darkness.  Christmas shopping ads remind us that the clock is ticking for purchasing those gifts for those special someones.

Annual Membership Drive

Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church welcomes THIS HOPE in concert Sunday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

Larry Parker, president of the Men's Auxiliary to VFW Post 9094, is shown presenting two $50 Kroger gift certificates to

The Hillsboro Public Library has a display this month of hand-carved santas. There is a variety of different Santas. Stop by and take a peek; you may even find a Christmas book to check out.

“Caring. Close to Home” is a fitting tagline for Highland District Hospital. It seems just as fitting for a 9 year volunteer who just chalked up 4,000 volunteer hours. Jane Conley is a volunteer who has been committed to the mission of caring through her service to HDH as a volunteer.

Marvin and Mark Wilson of Wilson National Real Estate, and Jacob Wilson, Mark's son, are pictured with NFL Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Anthony Munoz.