COVID continues downward trend
COVID-19 cases in Highland County have continued to go down, according to the New York Times COVID Tracker. It said Tuesday that the county was seeing 3.6 new cases per day, which is about 8.3 cases per 100,000 in population.
Butler sworn in as auditor
Alex Butler was sworn in as Highland County Auditor on March 10 at his Hillsboro home. Judge Kevin Greer administered the oath while Butler’s grandma, Jo Zink, held the Bible. Butler displayed three items: the Bible, the American flag and a pair of his late grandfather’s dress shoes. He spoke how each item represents what impacts his life and has shaped his leadership philosophy.
St. Mary Catholic School to close permanently
The St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Hillsboro will permanently close its doors after 23 years of operation following this school year because of a lack of enrollment.
Pegasus Industries growing in Ross County
Pegasus Industries, LLC, has announced plans to continue growing its operations in Chillicothe.
LaRose Lincoln Day speaker
The Highland County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, March 22 at the Hillsboro Global Methodist Church, 133 E. Walnut St., in Hillsboro.
Easter egg hunt in Hillsboro
A community Easter egg hunt will be held by the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene at the green space off of West Main Street in Hillsboro from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
Just call him the Magic Man
Twenty-six-year-old Lynchburg resident Jake Lindsey has overcome a number of difficulties he faced growing up by learning and performing magic tricks.
Board of commissioners proclaim it 4-H Week
Pictured are (l-r) Danielle Combs, Catherine Ogden, Wyatt Morrow, Dave Daniels, Clover, Brad Roades, Sydney Hamilton, Emily Haines and Kathy Bruynis. The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed this week to be 4-H Week.
Amateur radio license exam in Hillsboro
On March 18, the Volunteer Examination Team of the Highland Amateur Radio Association will conduct a Federal Communications Commission amateur radio license examination in Hillsboro. At the session candidates can attempt to earn the entry level amateur radio technician license.
