Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard details on a proposed new small-scale solar project west of Greenfield during their Wednesday, July 1 meeting. Mark Brough of EDP Renewables met with commissioners about the proposal, as he said they are looking at…

A lively and enthusiastic crowd was “Thunderstruck” by the second annual “Rock the Bell” night at the City of Hillsboro Festival of the Bells, as the AC/DC tribute band drew a big turnout to uptown Hillsboro Friday, July 3. When the concert began at 8 p.m., the Merchants National Bank sign behind…

Longtime Highland County Press columnist Jim Thompson has published "The Adventures of Tippy," a new paperback book available on Amazon. HCP readers are familiar with "The Adventures of Tippy," as Jim has devoted several columns to certain chapters of the book. For those unfamiliar, Jim…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) recently welcomed Emma Spriggs, the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s Second Congressional District, to Washington, D.C. A senior at Northwest High School in Scioto County, Emma was selected for her piece, “Simple Joys,”…

Crowds flocked to uptown Hillsboro for the 2026 City of Hillsboro Festival of the Bells’ return to High Street Thursday, July 2, braving the 100-plus-degree heat index to enjoy food, rides, games and a free concert on the festival’s opening night. Thursday’s activities culminated in contemporary…

By Marty Schladen Ohio Capital Journal   Both candidates for Ohio attorney general are calling for more transparency from a controversial economic-development agency. The comments come after one of them filed an ethics complaint against the lobbyist who also chairs the board of the agency, JobsOhio…

By Austin Bohrer Premier Showmen  4-H Club Members of the Premier Showmen 4-H Club recently visited the Highland County Sheriff's Office as part of their community service project aimed at recognizing local leaders and public servants for their dedication to the community. As part of the club's "…

By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College Southern State Community College has received the maximum 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), confirming the institution's commitment to academic quality, continuous…