The village of Greenfield will be celebrating Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6-10 p.m. at the corners of South and South Washington streets.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich believes a smaller government benefits taxpayers and, to that end, the number of state employees continues to decline under the Republican governor. According to an analysis by The Columbus Dispatch, employment throughout state government has decreased by 2,958 workers to 56,875 — a 5-percent drop.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio has joined six other states in support of the U.S. Department of Justice effort to oppose the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile.

A recent financial audit of the City of Hillsboro by the Auditor of State Dave Yost's office has returned a clean audit report. Hillsboro's excellent record-keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award.

Ohio had one of the nation's highest foreclosure rates last month according to a report this week at www.businessweek.com.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners will accept Letters of Interest for two appointed positions on the Highland County Airport Authority board for the three-year term from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2014.

Anderson was appointed to the board in August by Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He was sworn in during the board’s regular meeting at the SSCC central campus in Hillsboro by Adams County Court Judge Alan Foster. The board now has eight members, and one spot that remains open.

Former NFL quarterback Art Schlichter is now facing federal fraud charges in connection with a million-dollar ticket-selling scheme, The Associated Press and other media reported today.

A resurfacing project in Highland County will get under way as contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation have set their schedule to begin work next week.

As work nears completion on the construction of the Wilmington Bypass, a closure of State Route 73 is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 19.

The Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center is excited to announce its first annual Trike for Life fundraiser to be held Oct. 1 at Southern State Community College.

The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award must meet certain criteria of a “clean” audit report.

'They wanted to terrorize us, but, as Americans, we refuse to live in fear. Yes we face a determined foe, and make no mistake — they will keep trying to hit us again. But as we are showing again this weekend, we remain vigilant. We’re doing everything in our power to protect our people. And no matter what comes our way, as a resilient nation, we will carry on.' – President Obama