The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest.

McDonald’s of Hillsboro celebrated the grand opening of their newly rebuilt restaurant with a ribbon cutting with the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends and members of the community, on Friday, Aug. 12.

The Hillsboro High School class of 1957 held their class reunion June 25 at Hillsboro High School.

The following Ohio State Fair selection award winners were recognized during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The following individuals were honored in the Special Interest category during the 2022 4-H Summer Awards program.

The Highland County Retired Teachers Association met Monday, Aug. 1 at noon in the Hillsboro Church of Christ Fellowship Hall at 155 W. Walnut St. in Hillsboro.

The Lynchburg Lions Club held its monthly dinner meeting Aug. 8 at the Lions Club Building in Lynchburg. The special guest was Lion John Hibbs, who currently serves District OH-6 as district governor.

On Tuesday afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and first lady Fran DeWine welcomed Dolly Parton to Ohio to celebrate the statewide success of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Ohio, where every child under the age of 5 is eligible to receive a free book each month.