In November 2008, DHL Express donated $1 million to the Clinton County Foundation to create the Wilmington-Clinton Count

Windy days remind us how useful windbreak trees are. Effective windbreak plantings save energy dollars, paying for themselves many times over the years. Now is the perfect time to start planning for your spring plantings by ordering tree seedlings through the Highland Soil and Water Conservation District's Annual Tree Seedling Sale. This year's sale will offer hardy seedlings, as well as wildflower seed packets and white vinyl flags. This is a great opportunity to make purchases at a minimal price with a maximum long-range benefit.

The Triple-L 4-H club had its first meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the home of advisor Jaime Simmons. Members and parents looked at the 4-H catalog to determine what projects the members would like to take this year.

On March 2nd, Fairfield 8th grade held their 8th grade science fair.  Ten team projects received superior ratings and will be representing Fairfield at the District Science Day at Wilmington College on March 27th.  The top projects include:

Steve Newman, known internationally as the “Worldwalker,” will be the guest speaker 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 US Route 62, near Sardinia. The speaking event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Mary Ayres at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3681.

The Highland County Christian School recently participated in the Operation Feed America Program. The students collected a total of 225 cans.  The individual grade winners are as follows:

Looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others? If so, the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) has an opportunity for you or someone you know who may be interested in helping some of our most vulnerable citizens - nursing home residents.

A bridge replacement project on County Road 24 (Tri-County Highway) in Mt. Orab is under way, and the route's eastbound lane is now closed to traffic.

       The Hillsboro Garden Club has made their flower specimen selections for the Highland County Fair in September. Young gardeners planning to exhibit their flower specimens on Wednesday, September 8, will be planting and presenting the recently introduced Denver Daisy, a hardy, late blooming, drought resistant perennial with enormous flowers. Bred from native species, this new twist on Black-eyed Susan sports 6-8 inch blooms with pure yellow petals surrounding a dark red center. It thrives in full sun and attracts butterflies in the summer and birds in the late fall. Seed packets are available from Park Seeds.

Hematology & Oncology News & Issues (HONI) recently announced that its panel of oncology experts, comprised of members of the publication’s editorial advisory board, had selected the Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center as the HOPE (Hematology & Oncology Practice Excellence) award winning practice in the category of  “Patient Care” among small community practices.

Hematology & Oncology News & Issues (HONI) recently announced that its panel of oncology experts, comprised of members of the publication’s editorial advisory board, had selected the Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center as the HOPE (Hematology & Oncology Practice Excellence) award winning practice in the category of  “Patient Care” among small community practices.

Highland County's unemployment rate jumped nearly 2 percent in the month of January to 19.1 percent, up from 17.3 percent in December. Highland County now ranks  third in the state with the highest jobless rate, behind Ottawa County at 19.8 percent and Clinton County at 19.3 percent.

The February students of the month from Buckskin were:  Eli Johnson, Jacob Barnhart, Kerigan Pollard, Fiona Gilbert, Evelyn Vanzant, Ali Hogle, Kaleb Harper, Garrett Brewer and Caleb Lucas.

The February students of the month from Buckskin were:  Eli Johnson, Jacob Barnhart, Kerigan Pollard, Fiona Gilbert, Evelyn Vanzant, Ali Hogle, Kaleb Harper, Garrett Brewer and Caleb Lucas.