Gold rush, going to war and circus comes to town
By Tim Colliver - tcolliver@aimmediamidwest.com
Editor’s note We’re continuing our tradition of taking a look back each Saturday at some of the important, interesting or even odd events as they were reported during the same week throughout the years, along with interesting advertising features from years gone by.
This week 1875, the Highland Weekly News reported from New Market Township that the winter school taught by Mr. Van Winkle closed its session on March 25. The reporter noted that the day was spent in examining students in the different subjects covered.
TAKE NOTE
Marshall Spring Fish Fry
The Marshall School Committee will host a Spring Fish Fry Carry-out at the Marshall School Gymnasium from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 27. Fish, chicken tenders, French fries, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, apple pie, cherry pie, peach pie and brownies will be available for a freewill donation. Walk-in or curbside service will be available with masks required for walk-ins. All proceeds will be used for renovation and upkeep of the gym. For curbside pick-up, call Kristi at 937-402-0365, Karen at 937-763-2421 or Sandy at 937-763-2438.
Ham bingo fundraiser
The Highland County Senior Citizens Centers invites everyone to its 100 Ham Bingo fundraiser Saturday, March 27 at the Southern State Community College parking lot in Hillsboro. It will start at noon with bingo and raffles from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person which includes four bingo cards, a snack pack, raffle ticket for the big prize and Easter baskets. The community is invit