
🗳️ Highland County's May ballot features issues only, no candidates. All certified candidates are unopposed and will appear directly on November's ballot instead. Voters countywide will decide on a Health Department levy replacement (decreased to half a mill) and Issue 2, a state constitutional amendment authorizing bonds for public infrastructure improvements. Residents in specific areas will also vote on a Lynchburg police levy renewal and two Marshall Township alcohol sales options. The registration deadline for the primary election is April 7, with the Board office open extended hours that day.
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📅 Fayette County bursts with community events this March. From the "Mamma Mia!" musical at Miami Trace High School on March 8 to the Cabin Fever Showcase benefiting veterans on March 29, locals have plenty to enjoy. The calendar features family-friendly activities like the Good Hope Lions Pancake Breakfast, Mindful Makers sensory playgroup for young children, and Art Club sessions at the YMCA. Educational opportunities include a free Dining with Diabetes cooking course, Ag Safety training, and a historical cemetery presentation by Paul LaRue. Most events are open to the public with varying admission costs.
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🌱 Highland County celebrates 4-H Week with youthful enthusiasm and creativity. County commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing March 2-8 as 4-H Week during their meeting, where Junior Leaders shared their diverse projects ranging from robotics to livestock. The 4-H members highlighted the program's 200+ project options and their outreach to local third-graders to spark interest in joining. Week-long celebrations included window display contests at local businesses and themed photo challenges on social media. The commissioners acknowledged 4-H's 102-year impact on the community, with enrollment open until April 1 for youth interested in participating.
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