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‘Going on the offensive for the first time’
In preparation for the state’s next phase in the COVID-19 vaccination program, two leaders in Highland County’s fight against the virus jo...

Greenfield unveils new plans
Superintendent Quincey Gray discussed a project that is planned to begin soon and a couple other projects that are on the horizon but currently have n...
January 13th, 2021 updated: January 14th, 2021. |

2nd Chance Pet of the Week
Mandy, a female medium/border terrier mix, is the A 2nd Chance Pet Adoptions Pet of the Week. She is young and colored back and white. Mandy’s p...
Christian women group holds workshop
The newly formed Highland County Christian Women (HCCW) group held its first workshop of 2021 recently at the Common Ground Community Church on Mad Ri...
Health department, EMA partnering on vaccinations
The Highland County Health Department and Highland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) have partnered to lead the COVID-19 vaccination process in...

Auditorium 90% done
The new auditorium at Hillsboro High School/Middle School is 90 percent done and there is a chance February’s school board meeting could be held...

Hillsboro schools 1st day Aug. 12
Bill Myers and Beverly Rhoads were approved by unanimous votes to return to their respective positions as president and vice president during the Hill...

Funds allocated for Marriott Hotel project
A resolution was approved to authorize Hillsboro Auditor Alex Butler to “advance from unencumbered general funds” the amount of $200,000 f...

Multiple charges after pursuit
A Hillsboro man is facing a long list of charges after reportedly leading police officers on a long vehicle pursuit early Tuesday morning that went fr...

Dog Pound Pet of the Week
Stevie, a cutie who is short, sweet, only about half a dog high and less than 15 pounds, is the Highland County Dog Pound Pet of the Week. Found by th...