Nine-year-old Aaron Albrecht was seriously injured Jan. 29 from an explosion in his hands, causing him to lose three fingers on each hand. In addition, both arms were broken, and he had serious burns. Aaron has been in the Dayton Children’s Hospital since then, and will be there for at least two more months.

In one of the final preparations before their 2010 season begins, the Fairfield Lions produced 13 runs on nine hits for a 13-1 scrimmage victory against the Paint Valley Bearcats Wednesday at Paint Valley High School.

In one of the final preparations before their 2010 season begins, the Fairfield Lions produced 13 runs on nine hits for a 13-1 scrimmage victory against the Paint Valley Bearcats Wednesday at Paint Valley High School.

The sixth annual Quaker Genealogy and History Conference April 10 will delve into the Society of Friends’ influence in the period following the Civil War.

With Hillsboro Fire and Rescue now fully moved into their new station, the city is left to decide what will happen to the old fire station on North High Street. The finance committee and property maintenance and restoration committee of the Hillsboro City Council discussed the possibility of leasing the building despite its current condition of disrepair. The committee reviewed the appraisal of the building, conducted by Southern Ohio Appraisers, which placed the value of the structure at $110,000.

Finally, spring is officially here.  While temperatures in the 40s and 50s do not encourage us to put away the winter clothing just yet, it is a start towards the springtime weather that we all enjoy.  It is amazing what a few days of sunshine can do for “greening up” the grass and pastures in our area.

Dorothy May "Dot" Chaney, 80, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the residence.