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The Greenfield Police Department has released the following information:

News media members from around the area conduct plane-side interviews with LT Connor O’Donnell, Blue Angel 7, and LCDR Brian Vought, Blue Angel 8, during a winter visit to Wright Bros. Aero at the Dayton International Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 12, as the excitement continues to build for the 2024 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger. The show will be held on June 23 and 24. In addition to the Blue Angels, the 50th anniversary edition of the air show will feature Tora, Tora, Tora; Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows; the Titan Aerobatic Squadron (formerly, Aeroshell Aerobatic Squadron), among others. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.daytonairshow.com

Law enforcement officers from throughout Highland and Brown counties converged at the Hillsboro Walmart to shop for Christmas with local children as part of the annual Shop with a Cop program Tuesday.

Wizzy is the Highland County Humane Society Pet of the Week. Wizzy’s past involved living with unfixed cats and caring for kittens she didn’t necessarily need. Now, she’s fixed and ready for adoption. Wizzy longs for a trustworthy friend, someone who understands her need for a calm and safe environment. This loving cat forms deep bonds with one or two people and offers unwavering affection. Despite her past, Wizzy’s spirit remains resilient. All her babies have found homes, but she is still waiting for her forever family. Wizzy’s adoption fee is $25, she is spayed, fully vaccinated including rabies, dewormed, flea and tick treated, and will be microchipped upon adoption. You can stop in anytime 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays to meet any of the available cats and kittens. Arrive no later than 30 minutes before closing to be able to adopt. Call the Humane Society at 937-393-2110.

The Highland County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information:

Investigators Randy Sanders and Chris Bowen of the Highland County Prosecutor’s Office and Chief Deputy Brandon Stratton of the Highland County Sheriff’s Office spoke about current trends in drug enforcement in the county during a Wednesday meeting of the Highland County Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition.

The Leesburg Lions Club is scheduled to bring back one of its most popular events, the Leesburg Luminaria, on Sunday, Dec. 10.

This is a small part of the first place float entered by the Silver Spurs 4-H Club. The float included a decorated pickup truck pulling three connected trailers representing past, present and future Christmases — the theme for this year’s Hillsboro Lighted Christmas Parade.

New Hillsboro Parks Director Caleb Gregory is pictured during a tree lighting ceremony Friday evening on Governor Trimble Place. Lending a hand are Marlee and Finley Abbott (dark hair), Layla Harsha and Guyton Carroll.

Once again this year, thanks to the efforts of more than 50 volunteers and donations from local individuals, businesses and organizations, St. Benignus Catholic Church in Greenfield will offer free Christmas dinners to those in need on Christmas Day from 12 to 2 p.m.