Greenfield Exempted Village School District Board of Education meeting
The Greenfield Exempted Village School District Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at 750 McClain Avenue in the new GEVSD Multipurpose Building. An open house for the building will be held prior to the meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Teacher Retirement Planning Workshop on October 22
The Highland County Retired Teachers’ Association (HCRTA) will sponsor a pre-retirement information workshop for all active teachers and administrators who are planning to retire in the next few years. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Hillsboro Elementary School Library on US Route 62 South. Representatives from STRS will discuss general retirement procedures and they will also answer specific personal questions related to retirement. The workshop is free and open to all teachers and administrators. For additional information please contact Workshop Coordinator Pat Gall at 740-335-7073 or HCRTA President Jim Faust at 937-288-2235.
Marshall Fall Fun Fest
The Marshall School Committee will host a Fall Fun Fest at the Marshall School Gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A variety of carnival games and cake walks will be enjoyed. Game tickets will be available for 25 cents apiece or 5 for $1. Refreshments of sloppy joes, coney dogs, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cole slow, dessert and drinks will be available for a free-will donation. Come join the fun as we celebrate fall. All proceeds will be used for the renovation and upkeep of the Marshall School Gymnasium. For more information, please contact Kristi Grover, 402-0365, or Karen Sheeley, 763-2421.
Bainbridge Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
The community is invited to “Trunk or Treat” on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., in the parking lot of the Bainbridge Church of Christ located at 3812 U. S. 50 West, Bainbridge, OH. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and stroll through the parking lot with their families to get some sweet treats from the decorated cars. This will be a fun-filled evening that you do not want to miss! (Please note: this event will not be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather).
Highland County Health Department’s fourth Hoxworth Blood Drive
Monday, October 28, 2024, is the Highland County Health Department’s 4th Hoxworth Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Hoxworth Donor Bus will be parked in our parking lot—1487 N. High Street, Hillsboro Ohio 45133. All donors will receive a FREE Long Sleeve Hoxworth shirt. There are 2 easy ways to get an appointment scheduled, either go to https://donateblood.uc.edu/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/48478 or call Hoxworth at (513) 451-0910.
Retired Teachers to Meet on October 28
The Highland County Retired Teachers’ Association (HCRTA) will hold its regular fall meeting on Monday, October 28, at the Hillsboro Church of Christ fellowship hall. The church is located at 155 W. Walnut Street. Social time will begin at 11 a.m. and the meal will be served at noon. Following lunch, the guest speaker will be Ms. Tamla Cole from STRS in Columbus. She will discuss the health plans and other major issues related to STRS. The business meeting will follow the STRS presentation. The cost for the meal is $14.00. Please contact Treasurer Leone Bihl at 937-393-3913 to make reservations. All retired educators are invited.
Leesburg Area Historical Society to host third annual Heritage Breakfast
The Leesburg Area Historical Society will host its third annual Heritage Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 to 11 am. The meal will be served at the Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance Station Community Room (200 South St. Leesburg). On the menu are pancakes & sausage, biscuits & gravy, and beverages. There will be a local history display with paintings of barns from around Highland County. Traditional & folk music will be performed by John Noftsger between 8 and 9:30; country music will be performed by Patrick Roush between 10 and 11. Antique and vintage items will be appraised by Betty Ann Walker. While the entire event is free, we will gratefully accept donations toward renovating the interior of our 1899 depot and turning it into a community center. Questions? Reach us at 937-763-5298.
Altrusa of Highland County’s Quarter Raffle
On Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the raffle starting at 6:30 p.m., Altrusa of Highland County’s Quarter Raffle will be held. The event will take place at the Hillsboro Orpheum at 135 N High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133 Light Refreshments available for purchase. Bring your own quarters or get quarters at the door! Wide variety of basket items! Take a look at Altrusa of Highland County’s Facebook page.
Annual Good News Gathering Thanksgiving play
Join us on Nov. 23 for our annual Thanksgiving play, which starts at 6 p.m. Come to Good News Gathering, located at 6250 U.S. 62 in Hillsboro. Stay after for food and fellowship.
Dental care offered
The HealthSource of Ohio Mobile Dental Team and the Highland County Health Department are partnering to offer annual exams, X-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride to individuals of all ages beginning June 3 at the health department, 1487 N. High St., Suite 400. Hillsboro. Appointments are required. Visit https://forms.gle/B7ZNwkH3hitarp7X8 to schedule an appointment.
Looking for WWII vets
Hillsboro VFW Post 9094 is trying to locate all World War II veterans in Highland County to try to get an idea how many are left, and to possibly honor them in some way. If anyone knows of a World War II veteran in the county, contact Gary Boatman at 937-763-6585.
Soup’s On
On the last Saturday of each month, free meals. All are welcome! 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church located at 234 N. High St. in Hillsboro. Enter the red doors off North Beech Street.
Senior Food Boxes
The Highland County Church of Christ is giving out senior food boxes the third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6670 U.S. Route 50, Hillsboro. They are boxes of canned shelf stable items, plus cheese. Qualifications include: age 60 and older and an income form to be filled out one time. For more information call Dale Schraw at 937-763-8311.
Walk-in Wednesday clinics
The Highland County Health Department holds Walk-in Wednesday’s Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinks are every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the office at 1487 N. High St., Suite 400, Hillsboro. A special meeting of Greenfield Village Council has been set for 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 to discuss the purchase of a VAC truck. It will be held in council chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 300 Jefferson St.
