Ransboro scouts receive Ohio Elks funds
Rainsboro Boy Scouts Troop 7316/5316 recently received a $2,000 donation from the Ohio Elks for community projects and a summer camp. In addition, Jackson Sears of Rainsboro Cub Scouts 5316 received a $1,000 merit award from the Ohio Elks recognizing his community service. The money will be spent on clothing for children in need at Rainsboro Elementary. The liaison between the scouts and the Elks was Dan Pearce of the Wilmington Elks.
Hillsboro library celebrates Poetry Month
The Hillsboro Library is excited to celebrate National Poetry Month with weekly activities that will culminate in a special Poetry Open Mic on Saturday, April 27.
What does heaven look like?
Editor’s note — This is the first of a three-part column.
Creations from FFA strawberries
Happy Easter! In the kitchen this week I am making strawberry pie and strawberry shortcake.
Hillsboro activities during Library Week
Hillsboro librarians are excited to celebrate National Library Week with fun activities and prizes fit for any bookworm.
Premier Showmen 4-H Club elects new officers
The Premier Showmen 4-H Club held its officer elections for 2024 on March 11 at the Highland County Fairgrounds. These individuals had to tell the club members why they felt they were qualified to hold the officer positions. The club then voted on whom they felt would best serve the group in these leadership positions. Pictured (l-r) are Blake Osborn (health officer),Carly Sanders (president), Wyatt Osborn (vice president), Luke Kelley (recreation-leadership game), Dwight Hamilton (flag bearer), Landry Teeters (secretary), Kennedy Hamilton (flag bearer), Kenley Juillerat (news reporter), Austin Bohrer (recreation officer), Gracie Whaley (historian), Beau Watson (safety officer), Jada White (community service officer) and Brayden Cummings (treasurer).
Arledges’ 54th anniversary
Kevin and Clara Arledge will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary Wednesday, March 27. They were married March 27, 1970 at the Hillsboro Church of Christ by Dr. Paul Jones. They are the parents of Melinda Sue Johnson of West Union and Denise Ann Adams of Leesburg. They have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Celebrating the Senior Nutrition Program
In March, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) joins the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) and senior nutrition service providers across the country and in our own communities in celebrating the anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program.
Altered book art contest at Hillsboro library
The Hillsboro Library is bringing back a popular activity from last year: The Altered Book Art Contest.
Malott’s 70th anniversary
Gene and Janet Malott will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Lynchburg Masonic Lodge.
