During January through August of 2012, 409 dogs/puppies were turned in to the pound. Of that number, 74 were adopted, 36 were claimed by owners and 265 were rescued. This represents a 92-percent saved rate.

Volunteers from Highland County Community Action along with the Salvation Army braved the rainy cold conditions to collect new toys and coats for needy children.

Volunteers from Highland County Community Action along with the Salvation Army braved the rainy cold conditions to collect new toys and coats for needy children.

The Rocky Fork Community Alliance invites the public to their annual Christmas dinner Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Highland County Airport, 9500 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro. Mingle and jingle time begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.

During the holidays, the average person will spend about$ 750.00 this year on holiday gifts and décor (according to the National Retail Federation). Think that’s a lot? It could be depending on your situation.

David and Pamela Lawwill will celebrate 26 years of marriage Dec. 17.

Travis and Krista Gard of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Blaine William Gard, on Sept. 20.

St. Benignus Church in Greenfield will be offering free and delicious Christmas dinners to those in need on Christmas Day from noon-2 p.m.

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires result in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage.

Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems use modern technologies to harness the stored energy of the greatest solar collector in existence: the earth. Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating & Cooling, Inc. in Hillsboro is now a trained professional by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) to harness the earth's energy for you.

Support Our Troops of Highland County met at the Southern State Community College Patriot Center on December 1 to organize care packages for local soldiers.

The Highland County Board Assessment Report will be reviewed at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Hills and Dales Training Center, 8919 US Route 50, Hillsboro.

The American Red Cross is looking for heroes. Do you know a person who has performed an extraordinary act of courage to save someone’s life, or maybe you know someone who commits a countless hours to a special cause?

NCB recently donated $2,500 to Highland County Community Action.

Sheri Dean is scheduled to perform at Christmas at the Cabin on Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m.