Highland County Auditor Alex Butler provided a brief update on property tax bills for 2026 during Highland County commissioners’ Wednesday, Feb. 11 meeting. Butler began by announcing that the first-half bills, which are generally due in February, will be due March 13 this year following some…

HILLSBORO — Having a one-point scoring differential at halftime, the Indians built an 11-point lead to start the fourth quarter, but McClain battled to get back to within three points with 31 seconds left in the game.  Though the Tigers had a chance to tie the score, eventually the Indians made…

The Highland County Board of Elections this week certified petitions for the May 5 primary election, as local candidates on the ballot will include two contested judicial races, plus uncontested races for county commissioner, auditor and central committee seats. As previously reported, each…

The Highland County Senior Citizens Center is bringing the excitement of Elvis Presley back to the stage with an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and nostalgia — all for a great cause.  The Center’s 10th annual Elvis Tribute Show, featuring nationally recognized tribute artist Tyler…

The Nuthatch Solar and Highland Energy Storage Projects recently donated $17,000 to the Bright Local School District. This money will go toward two projects that will directly benefit students: a library furniture refresh for Bright Elementary and Whiteoak Jr./Sr. High School, and an outdoor…

The Hillsboro Lady Indians clinched a share of the 2025-26 Frontier Athletic Conference championship on Thursday night by defeating the host Jackson Ironladies, 39-27 at Jackson High School, a championship that was 25 years in the making.  The conference championship is shared with their Highland…

HILLSBORO — Facing a strong team in southern Ohio, the Hillsboro Lady Indians were unable to keep pace with Emma Pistole and the North Adams Lady Green Devils as they were defeated by a 63-47 score in their non-conference contest Wednesday evening.  Pistole, a NAHS senior, had a season-high with…

By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College With health-care employers actively hiring across the region, Southern State Community College serves as a vital workforce pipeline, graduating up to 100 nursing students each year. From classroom to career, these students…