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New SSCC president attends first board meeting

The new president of Southern State Community College took the helm at his first meeting of the college’s board of trustees Wednesday evening. Dr. Kevin S. Boys’ tenure officially began Jan. 1, following the Dec. 31 resignation of the college’s fourth president Dr. Sherry A. Stout.
How to help in situations like the Haiti earthquake
At times like this when the world responds to a major disaster, the question is always “How do I help?”
2010 Highland County 4-H Older Youth Opportunities
Each year, older teens throughout the county receive college scholarships through the Highland County 4-H program. Current 4-H members, who are graduating seniors, or alumni of the Highland County 4-H Program, are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The 2010 scholarship applications are due to the OSU Extension office by January 22. Possible scholarships include: the 4-H Endowment scholarships, J. Howard & Josephine S. Fettro, Geraldine Roush Hudson, Darrell & Jane Tissot, William M. & Darlene Aldridge, Robert A. and Dorothy M. Hodson, the Five Points Implement Company 4-H scholarships, and the Ohio 4-H Foundation scholarships.
Hillsboro police reports
On Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 8:12 a.m., the department received a report of a burglary at 135 E. Pleasant St.
Highland announces conservation funding
 Over $11 million in financial assistance is available to Ohio agricultural producers to apply conservation practices on their farms through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). To be considered for the first round of funding selections, farmers must apply at the Highland Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office by Feb. 16.  EQIP is offered through a continuous sign-up, but NRCS periodically makes funding selections as program dollars allow.
Hillsboro Emblem Club holds January meeting
Hillsboro Emblem Club members met on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at 7 pm at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge.  Eleven members were present.  Thank you cards were read from various organizations.  One hundred bookmarks with the "No Child Left Behind" logo were ordered and received from the Education Publications Center and will be given to local school children.  The club also ordered 50 booklets for parents of preschoolers on getting their children ready to read.  They will be given to the Highland County Head Start.
Bill Horne announces candidacy for 86th House District
Longtime Southern State Community College professor Bill Horne announced this week that he is running for Ohio's 86th House District seat. Horne, a Highland County Democrat, told The Highland County Press, "I really want to see if one person can make a difference in Columbus. I think I can be that person.
Jackson scores season-high 14 points in XU win
Greenfield's Danté Jackson netted a season-high 14 points as the Musketeers upended Charlotte, 86-74, Wednesday night at the Cintas Center. Jackson also dished out six assists for Chris Mack's men.
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