HCCAO offering technology classes for seniors
The Highland County Community Action Organization Inc. is presenting a free digital literacy training program specially designed for seniors 65 and older who want to feel more comfortable using technology to connect with loved ones, access services and information that is available online.
HIGHLAND COUNTY S.O. REPORTS
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information:
Seed exchange starts March 2
The Hillsboro Library isn’t letting the dreariness of March put a damper on programming. Instead, it is embracing the upcoming promise of spring by partnering with the Hillsboro Garden Club for a seed exchange.
Groups converge to help local family
On Feb. 15 Jimmy Phelps, manager of the Hillsboro Papa John’s, Tami Takes the Cake Cookies and Christian illusionist Jake Lindsey (center) came together to raise funds for a family in need. Jessy Edwards and his family recently lost daughter Brittany and the community came together to show their support. Papa John’s donated 20 percent of the day’s sales, Tami Takes the Cake donated cookies and Lindsey donated two shows and all tips to the family. Daniels and his family were in attendance for the shows at the restaurant and the outpouring of support for their family. Brittany was a student at Hillsboro and by all accounts she “always lit up the room and people instantly loved her.” Her father said, “She was too good for this world and God called her home.”
Boil advisory on Hillsboro’s Fair Street
The city of Hillsboro issued a boil advisory late Monday afternoon for residents of Fair Street from John Street to Elm Street.
HILLSBORO P.D. REPORTS
The Hillsboro Police Department has released the following information:
Eclipse glasses available at county libraries
With the solar eclipse happening in April, the Highland County District Library has announced that all locations have eclipse glasses available.
Roberts Lane project underway
The Hillsboro City Council passed two pieces of legislation during its meeting Thursday, Feb. 15.
New Directions seeking donations
New Directions, Greenfield’s community youth ministry for students in grades 4-12, recently held its annual winter fundraiser with daily posts featuring students and adults featured on the New Directions Facebook page posted during the last half of January. Those who would like to partner financially with the ministry can still give in a number of ways. Donations can be mailed to New Directions, P.O. Box 26, Greenfield, Ohio 45123, or you can give online at ndym.org under the donate tab. Also, a ceiling tile (like those shown in this picture) will be painted and placed on the New Directions ceiling in honor of all gifts of $50 or more. “Every single donation matters for this ministry to the kids in our community,” said New Directions Director Tonia McLanahan. “We greatly value every single one of our ministry partners.” You can access the latest happenings at New Directions through its Facebook page. Pictured (l-r) are New Directions students Preston Mossbarger, Breslyn Lyons, Adam Coleman, Bryson Garrison, Isaac Mincey and Jack Judkins.
Boil advisory in Hillsboro lifted
The city of Hillsboro has announced that a boil advisory has been lifted as of Friday morning for Mary’s Lane and Elizabeth Drive.
