| City order to pay nearly $10,000 in attorney fees for Parker Hotel owner |
Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss has ruled that the city of Hillsboro must pay nearly $10,000 in attorney fees for Jack Hope regarding the litigation between the city and Hope, owner of the Parker Hotel.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Smith sentenced to three years for unlawful sexual contact with minor |
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A Dodson Township man who pleaded guilty in July to unlawful sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Nicholas A. Smith, 31, was indicted May 4 by a grand jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court on one count of sexual battery, a felony of the third degree. On July 23 he pleaded guilty to a bill of particulars on the sexual contact charge, a felony of the third degree.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Section of Route 134 closed in Highland County |
State Route 134 in Highland County has been closed due to downed trees and power lines, the Ohio Department of Transportation reported early this morning.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Court grants defense motion to exclude regarding accelerant testimony in Coonrod case WATCH THE VIDEO |
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Judge Rocky Coss has ruled in favor of the defense regarding a pretrial motion in limine to exclude evidence from a canine search in proceedings in the capital murder case of Wesley Coonrod.
An evidentiary hearing was held on the motion, and several other matters, Tuesday in Highland County Common Pleas Court.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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Greenfield Police Reports, Sept. 3-6, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Labor Day crowd packs fair WATCH THE VIDEO |
A Labor Day crowd packed the midways and filled the booths Monday at the Highland County Fair.
Leesburg resident Blake Adams, whose family raises cattle on their farm, was busy washing her cow in preparation for showing. Blake told The Highland County Press that she has a better calf than she did last year and she hopes to win the showman competition.
While Blake was focused on her 4-H activities, other area residents were busy occupying the rides, playing games and strolling through the exhibition buildings.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Labor Day crowd packs fair |
A Labor Day crowd packed the midways and filled the booths Monday at the Highland County Fair.
Leesburg resident Blake Adams, whose family raises cattle on their farm, was busy washing her cow in preparation for showing. Blake told The Highland County Press that she has a better calf than she did last year and she hopes to win the showman competition.
While Blake was focused on her 4-H activities, other area residents were busy occupying the rides, playing games and strolling through the exhibition buildings.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Area residents represent at state fair |
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Highland County was well-represented at the Ohio State Fair this summer, with the following area residents participating and bringing home awards. Pictured are Tori Walker, Brenna Simmons, Mackenzie Creek, Ben Rhoads, Kelsy Clinton, Tiffany Satterfield, Ali Powers and Michael Gunderman.
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Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Poll shows Kasich leads Strickland; Portman leads Fisher |
According to a recent Rasmussen Poll (www.rasmussenreports.com), Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) trails his Republican challenger, John Kasich, by eight points in his bid for re-election.
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Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Overlook Retreat Banquet Center at Rocky Fork opens under new management |
The Overlook Retreat Banquet Center at the East Shore of Rocky Fork Lake is under new management.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Fatal shooting investigated in Adams County |
The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Saturday night, Sept. 4 in Meigs Township.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| 2010 Highland County Fair kicks off WATCH THE VIDEO |
After a few days of preliminary setup and unpacking, the first day of the 2010 Highland County Fair kicked off Saturday, with the crowning of the Junior Fair Queen.
Tiffany Satterfield, of Hillsboro, was named the 2010 Junior Fair Queen, with runners up Lisa Rhonemus, Daisy Christophel and Kellly Mustard.
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Saturday, September 04, 2010
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| Four compete to be crowned junior fair queen |
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Four young ladies from across Highland County will compete Saturday to become the 2010 Highland County Junior Fair Queen.
Daisy Christophel , of Lynchburg, Kelly Mustard, of Hillsboro; Lisa Rhonemus, of Lynchburg; and Tiffany Satterfield, of Hillsboro, will each compete for the crown.
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Friday, September 03, 2010
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| One-Stop program lives up to its name |
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If you’re dealing with or facing unemployment, do you know all the programs available to you? Where to find childcare, housing, job training? How to fund a college education?
Great news: You don’t have to. That’s the beauty of the One-Stop centers sponsored by the state of Ohio and operated by the Job and Family Services (JFS) offices throughout the state. The One-Stop centers serve as intermediaries between people and the programs available.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Brown Publishing newspapers sale to lenders approved by bankruptcy court |
Brown Publishing Co.’s bank lenders are taking over the Ohio-based chain of 15 dailies and numerous other publications under an order signed Friday, Sept. 3 by the judge overseeing its bankruptcy case, Editor and Publisher has reported.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Report says sale of bankrupt Brown Publishing appears imminent |
Editor and Publisher has reported that the sale of bankrupt Brown Publishing, which operates The Times-Gazette and County Shopper in Hillsboro, appears imminent.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Strickland appoints new SSCC trustees |
When the Southern State Board of Trustees holds their regular session Sept. 8, a full board of nine trustees could be in attendance, as Gov. Ted Strickland's office has confirmed two additional appointments to the board.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Extension informational meeting Sept. 8; Junior Fair sales Sept. 8-10 |
The Advisory Committee for OSU Extension – Highland County will be hosting an informational meeting at the Highland County Fair concerning future operational plans for the Extension office. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Livestock Show Arena before the Junior Fair Market Hog and Market Goat sales.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Ohio auditor declares fiscal emergency status for village of Bethel |
Auditor of State Mary Taylor has announced a fiscal emergency in the village of Bethel in Clermont County. The determination was made as a result of a fiscal analysis conducted by the Auditor of State's Local Government Services section. Village Mayor James Dick requested the fiscal analysis.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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