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Abbott addresses Hillsboro Woman's Club at June meeting
The Hillsboro Woman’s Club met Tuesday, June 11 at the Masonic Building on North High Street. Hillsboro Safety and Service Director Brianne Abbott presented a program on upcoming and ongoing improvements being made in the city, including the Crossroads Park on West Main Street, which is being funded by a $5.2 million grant.
Hillsboro fireworks on July 3
The Highland County Fireworks Show will make its return for the eighth straight year on Wednesday, July 3 at the Highland County Fairgrounds. Scott Lewis, the event’s organizer, said the event will be on July 3, “as always.” He also said the fireworks will likely be let off between 9:55 p.m. and 10 p.m., so it is dark enough for the event.
Sowards welcomed back to Wilmington Fire Dept.
WILMINGTON — At a recent city council meeting, the City of Wilmington welcomed back firefighter/paramedic Michael Sowards. Sowards, who previously served with the Wilmington Fire Department, had left to pursue new opportunities but has now returned. According to the fire department, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Eyes of Freedom memorial to be on display at Roberts Centre
WILMINGTON — The Eyes of Freedom memorial with Silent Battle will be on display for this year’s Flag Day tribute from June 14-18, featuring Lima Leatherneck Lager, hosted by the Roberts Centre. In the spring of 2005, “L”-Co. or Lima Company was deployed to Iraq. Twenty-two Marines and...
Ferrell served his community well
If you were in the middle of town mid-day this last Tuesday, you would have seen a huge American flag hanging down from two fire department ladders on either side of the street. And if you were there at just the right time, you would have seen a hearse followed by an old fire truck (built in 1939) with a casket in the back draped with a flag.
Highland County Chamber and Visitors Bureau celebrate new office with ribbon cutting
Highland County Chamber of Commerce, Press Release. Highland County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau of Highland County, located at 129 North High Street, Hillsboro, celebrated their new office space with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 4. Chamber members, neighbors, tourism partners and community members were among the crowd that came to celebrate.
Downtown beautification project begins
The City of Wilmington is embarking on a beautification project to refresh and repaint parking spaces in the downtown area, according to city officials. This initiative aims to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the city, boost local businesses, and create a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The...
Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education to meet June 17
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. in the Hillsboro Board of Education Office, 39 Willettsville Pike, for the regular meeting and executive session if necessary. The Finance Committee will meet at the Board Office on Monday, June 17...
DAR hears Civil War instruments
The June program for the Waw-wil-a-way chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was given by John M. Huffman of Waverly. Huffman is director of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Band. He shared instruments from the Civil War. The chapter installed two new members. It will be sponsoring Wreaths Across America before Christmas. The chapter hopes to sell many more wreaths because there are more than 1,100 veterans buried in the Hillsboro Cemetery.
Wayne County Post 11 Falls at Wilmington
WILMINGTON — Wayne County American Legion Post 11 dropped its second consecutive game with a 6-3 loss at Wilmington Post 11 on Tuesday night. Post 11 (9-6) split four games over the weekend with victories over Cherryville Post 100 and Evans, Ga., and losses to Shelby Post 82 and Columbia Post 19.
Retired Hillsboro firefighter laid to rest
Longtime firefighter and public servant James “Jim” Ferrell was laid to rest Tuesday, June 11 in Hillsboro, with area first responders among those honoring his life. Ferrell passed away June 5. He was 83. A 1959 graduate of Hillsboro High School, Ferrell retired in 1993 from the Hillsboro...
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