At the annual RENT-2-OWN awards banquet, held earlier this month, Rhonda Florence took home the coveted leather jacket for her success as the purchasing and marketing coordinator at the Home Office in Bainbridge.

Cheryl Withrow recently accepted an executive director position at Senior Independence. She manages the day-to-day operations of the Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley offices, which cover the home health care and hospice needs in 14 Ohio counties, including several retirement villages and adult day centers and one senior center.

The Rocky Fork Community Alliance, along with the Highland County Sheriff's Office, is undertaking the reorganization of the Neighborhood Community Watch around the Rocky Fork Lake area. A community meeting will be hosted on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the AmVets, located on North Shore Drive.

On Jan. 30, FFA members from Lynchburg-Clay participated in the District 9 Food Science & Technology Career Development Event held at Felicity High School.

Lion Jeff Brantner of Columbus was the guest speaker at the Lynchburg Lions Club's 60th anniversary celebration in December.

The Lynchburg Lions Club honored David Swallen at its 60th anniversary celebration in December.

The Lynchburg Lions Club sponsors its annual Peace Poster contest each fall. The club encourages middle school students to develop a special poster on a theme related to promoting world peace. The top three winners this year in order were Allie Stroop, Kaylee Shrader and Alyssa Woodall.

2013 has already started at quite a pace. We are heading into February, then Spring! February is “Love Your Library” month. What better time to come in and check out all that your library has to offer. We have some wonderful patrons and would love to include you.

Rainsboro Church of Christ will host a Highland County Veterans Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Greenfield Historical Society is hosting its next Sunday dinner on Feb. 3 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Grain and Hay Building on the east end of town

At its final meeting of 2012, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) recognized Alice Ward of Pike County, who served as president of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 Board of Trustees in 2011 and 2012.

The Ohio State University Extension Office is offering this program at the Highland County Senior Citizens Center Monday, Jan. 29 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

In December, the associates of Hood Packaging Corporation made a generous donation to the Clinton County Toys for Tots Program and the Highland County Community Action Organization.

The Feb. 4 guest speaker for the Highland County Retired Teachers Association will be State Trooper Lt. Aaron Gentry. Trooper Gentry will be sharing safe driving tips for the mature driver.