DAR observing Wreaths Across America
The Waw-wil-a-way Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be joining in the mission of the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America to remember, honor and teach by placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans at the Hillsboro Cemetery following a ceremony at the cemetery at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
Hillsboro Christmas free meal
The Hillsboro First Baptist Church has announced that it once again offer its free Feast for The King Christmas Day meals to the community.
Santa Claus comes to town and a stolen turkey
Editor’s note — We’re continuing our tradition of taking a look back each Saturday at some of the important, interesting or even odd events as they were reported during the same week throughout the years, along with interesting advertising features from years gone by.
‘Marching Mothers’ book for children
“Step by Step: How the Lincoln School Marchers Blazed a Trail to Justice”, a new nonfiction picture book for young readers that tells the true story of one of the longest sustained demonstrations of the civil rights movement through the eyes of one of the Hillsboro child marchers and her friend, has been released.
Leesburg woman sentenced to six years
A Leesburg woman sentenced to six years in prison for vehicular assault was among four people sentenced recently in Highland County Common Pleas Court
Prostitution charges filed
A Greenfield man indicted on multiple counts of compelling prostitution along with other charges was among 18 people indicted Tuesday by a Highland County grand jury.
Two county sewer districts will see increase in fees
The Highland County Board of Commissioners voted to approve 17 resolutions during a meeting Tuesday.
Mail thief, Horseshoe Cafe
Editor’s note — We’re continuing our tradition of taking a look back each Saturday at some of the important, interesting or even odd events as they were reported during the same week throughout the years, along with interesting advertising features from years gone by.
Fifth-grade art will help GMS student
Art created by Greenfield Elementary fifth graders will go up for auction starting Dec. 1 with proceeds to benefit a middle school student battling leukemia.
County revenue projected at $14 million for 2024
Projected revenue for 2024 for Highland County was discussed at the weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners.
