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🌱 Hillsboro’s John Grimes earns a place in Ohio’s Ag Hall of Fame

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Hello again Hillsboro! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hillsboro’s John Grimes earns a place in Ohio’s Ag Hall of Fame
  • Hillsboro area couple celebrates 60 years of marriage with a big family
  • How two Hillsboro college leaders just leveled up for local students

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning shower; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ohio Ag Council names Hall of Fame Inductees (farmanddairy.com) — Hillsboro’s own John Grimes has been named a 2026 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, recognized posthumously for his leadership in beef production and education. The August 7 ceremony in Columbus will honor his work with Maplecrest Farms and Maplecrest Meats & More alongside three other influential Ohio agricultural leaders.
   

2. Gary and Sue Evans to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary (highlandcountypress.com) — Longtime Hillsboro-area residents Gary and Sue Evans will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 18, surrounded by a large family spread across nearby communities like New Market, Leesburg and the Hillsboro area. Their story highlights decades of local work, from Gary’s HVAC business to Sue’s role at Southern State Community College, and their shared church involvement.
   

3. Two Southern State leaders graduate from Ohio Leadership Academy (wnewsj.com) — Hillsboro-based Southern State Community College is celebrating two administrators who just completed the Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success, a year-long leadership program for community college professionals. Their new training is meant to strengthen student support, improve career readiness, and bolster the college’s role in preparing local residents for in-demand jobs across Ohio.
   

4. SEOHSBCA releases all-district honorees (crescent-news.com) — Several Hillsboro High School baseball players earned all-district recognition from the Southeast Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association, including first- and second-team, honorable mention, and special mention spots. The long list of honorees across divisions highlights strong seasons for Hillsboro and neighboring programs throughout southeast and south-central Ohio.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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