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Education 18 April 2025

Honorary degree recipients recognized at Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA banquet

Every year, the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA chapter puts on an awards ceremony for its members and invited guests. Each year, a few supporters are selected to receive the honorary membership into the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA chapter because of their extraordinary contributions to our organization. This year, the recipients of this high honor were Rick Hometown TV & Appliances - Rick Kisling, Chuck Williams and Jeff and Marie Richmond.

In The News 18 April 2025

Former area school employees sentenced in Highland County Common Pleas Court

Two former area school district employees were sentenced this month in a child endangering and assault case, including a former paraprofessional sentenced to prison for child endangering.

Sports Hillsboro 17 April 2025

Lady Indians gain 11th win; win twice in 2 days against Miami Trace

Tuesday and Wednesday saw the Hillsboro Lady Indians gain consecutive wins over the Miami Trace Lady Panthers in a home-and-home series, resulting in HHS defeating MTHS 7-0, then by a 9-7 score the following day.

Sports Hillsboro 17 April 2025

Panthers rally past Hillsboro in 7th inning; Indians win rematch next day

Going into the seventh inning on Tuesday evening (April 15), the Hillsboro Indians held a two-run lead, needing just three outs to secure a Frontier Athletic Conference win. That scenario was on the table as the Indians had a fifth-inning surge of scoring with clutch hitting and base running that left them ahead by a 7-5 score.

Sports Hillsboro 16 April 2025

Ohio Primetime 2028 - Team Utter finishes 2nd at state championship

Ohio Primetime 2028 - Team Utter, composed of girls from Highland County and surrounding counties, competed in the GBA 9th Grade Division State Championship in Mason, Ohio during the weekend of April 12-23. After a daunting four games, they finished as runners-up, losing to an Under Armour Circuit team Mid-West Takeover 2028.

Headlines 16 April 2025

Hillsboro woman sentenced to prison for meth trafficking

A Hillsboro woman charged in two separate drug indictments in a three-month span was sentenced to prison recently.

Sports Hillsboro 15 April 2025

Lady Indians win twice on Saturday

Saturday was twice as nice for the Hillsboro Lady Indians, with the varsity team winning two times over the weekend by defeating Logan Elm and Sheridan in non-conference games played in Circleville.

Social 15 April 2025

Appalachian Artisans Guild to host Appalachian Spring Sampler

Artists and artisans will be sharing their skills in traditional handmade crafts at the annual Appalachian Spring Sampler, Saturday, May 3 at First Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro.

Education 15 April 2025

Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA members attend Food Science CDE contest

On Jan. 13, the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter had dedicated members travel to Talawanda to participate in the highly competitive District Food Science Career Development Event (CDE) Contest.

Social 14 April 2025

Highland County Goat Association, Ventura’s Feed and Country Store celebrating National Pygmy Goat Day

April 23 has been declared as National Pygmy Goat Day. The Highland County Goat Association will be at Ventura’s Feed and Country Store from 5-7 p.m. with Pygmy Goats to celebrate their special day.

Social 13 April 2025

Hillsboro Woman’s Club hosts April meeting

The Hillsboro Woman’s Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday, April 8.

Education 12 April 2025

Hillsboro staff, students earn Exceptional Achievement Awards

On April 3, the 42nd annual Exceptional Achievement Awards Ceremony for Region 14 was held at Hillsboro High School.

Education 12 April 2025

Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA members earn Bankers Award

On April 6, the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter hosted the annual FFA Banquet. This banquet is held to congratulate and award all of their members achievements throughout the year.