By Thérèse Boudreaux The Center Square U.S. states and territories made a collective $10 billion in improper payments to SNAP recipients nationwide in fiscal year 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. The average error payment rate, which includes both over- and underpayments, was…

Committee members Tuesday released the official schedule for the 2026 City of Hillsboro Festival of the Bells, which will be held July 2-4 in uptown Hillsboro with the theme “Bells Through the Ages.” The annual festival kicks off Thursday, July 2 at 4:30 p.m. with opening ceremonies, followed by…

The transformation of the former BrightFarms facility into the Wilmington College AgriScience Complex received significant support in Ohio’s newly approved capital budget. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2 earlier this month, which includes $650,000 earmarked for Wilmington College under the…

By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College Area residents who passed the General Education Development (GED) test or completed the Adult High School Workforce Diploma Program were honored recently at the 37th annual Adult Opportunity Center’s Recognition…

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch The Center Square The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people have been indicted for alleged health care fraud, believed to cost taxpayers over $6.5 billion. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the defendants spanned 45 states and territories. “…

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton and Brad Roades held an abbreviated meeting Tuesday, June 23 in lieu of the board's usual Wednesday meeting, as they will be grilling hamburgers at this year's KAMP Dovetail on June 24. Commissioner David Daniels was not in attendance. Commissioners met…

A Freedom and Fireworks Festival will be held in downtown Greenfield on South Washington Street from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, June 27. For information, visit https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-and-Fireworks-Organization/6158…