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  • How Hillsboro’s ham radio club quietly powers community events and safety
  • See how two Hillsboro FFA grads reached FFA’s highest honor
  • Struggling with radio reception around Hillsboro? Try Tony’s internet radio tips

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📰 News we're reading

1. Amateur Radio Club holds annual dinner meeting (highlandcountypress.com) — Hillsboro’s Highland Amateur Radio Association recently drew about 100 people to its annual dinner at Hillsboro Global Methodist Church, celebrating a busy year of service. Members supported the City of Hillsboro’s Christmas parade, decorated veterans’ graves at Hillsboro Cemetery, aided emergency communications, and helped new operators earn licenses. Locals can learn more or get licensed through the club’s classes and test sessions.
   

2. Hillsboro FFA grads receive American Degrees (timesgazette.com) — Two Hillsboro FFA chapter graduates, Braydon Lane and Riley Collins, have earned the prestigious American Degree, the highest honor in FFA, at the 98th National FFA Convention. Their hard work in supervised agricultural experiences, from turf grass management to livestock and agribusiness jobs, showcases the strength of Hillsboro’s agricultural education and the dedication of its students.
   

3. Internet Radio: Part 1 (timesgazette.com) — Hillsboro readers can follow local native Tony Sumrall’s tech column, originally published in the Hillsboro Times-Gazette, as he explains practical ways to enjoy internet radio when local reception is poor. In this installment, he walks through satellite radio, dedicated internet radios, and smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Nest, with more streaming tips promised next time.
   

4. Basketball Recap: Lauryn Walburn's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Jackson over Huntington (maxpreps.com) — Hillsboro basketball fans will see their team host Jackson on Wednesday at 7 p.m., with the Indians aiming to extend a five-game winning streak. Jackson enters at 1–6 after a close 38–33 loss to Huntington, where Lauryn Walburn led with nine points. The matchup promises a strong test for Hillsboro’s surging squad.
   

5. $100,000 Growing Tomorrow Grant awarded to Clover Valley Farm (highlandcountypress.com) — Hillsboro readers may be interested that The Highland County Press, based at P.O. Box 849 in Hillsboro, is seeking donations to keep its website free while sharing statewide farm news. The latest example is a $100,000 Growing Tomorrow Grant awarded to Clover Valley Farm in Clermont County to expand agritourism, restore a historic barn, and boost agricultural education.
   

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