• Headlines 21 November 2010

    Ohio's jobless rate dips to 9.9 percent

    Strickland:"By making strategic decisions, we have laid the foundation for a reinvigorated middle class and long-term economic progress in Ohio. We made meaningful reforms in our schools, improving teacher training and our students' critical thinking skills, to unleash the transformative power of education. We established and invested in the University System of Ohio to propel the creative power of innovation. And we invested in high-growth industries and established a competitive tax structure to develop a more business-friendly environment. It's clear that Ohio is poised for growth."
  • Headlines 18 November 2010
    Raisch here for small businesses
    One job and one small business at a time. That was the message from Highland County Chamber of Commerce President Katy Farber and new Highland County Enterprise Initiative Facilitator Sid Raisch at Wednesday’s meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners.
  • Headlines 17 November 2010
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  • Headlines 17 November 2010
    Theft under investigation in Highland; reward offered
    The Highland Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the theft of an outside central air conditioning unit from the village community center. This incident occurred approximately two weeks ago. Since then, another theft from the park has been reported to the Highland Marshal’s Office. Sometime within the past week, someone has begun disassembling the metal bleachers located at the ball field and removing the seats.
  • Headlines 16 November 2010
    Courthouse exterior work begins
    Exterior repair work is under way this week on the Highland County Courthouse.
  • Headlines 16 November 2010
    Strickland commutes convicted killer's death sentence
    Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has commuted the death sentence of convicted killer Sidney Cornwell. On Monday, Nov. 15, Strickland spared the life of the murderer, who was due to be executed on Tuesday, Nov.16.
  • Headlines 15 November 2010
    Voinovich seeks hike in gas tax; urges 25-cent increase over 3 years
    "We suggest that the taxes be increased by one cent per month for 25 months – a total of 25 cents over a three-year period," the senators said. “This proposal will fix the transportation program’s major fiscal challenges. It will remove the approaching need for further General Fund transfers to the Highway Trust Fund, will provide additional deficit reduction, will supply essential investment for transportation infrastructure, and will create more than 750,000 jobs.”
  • Headlines 14 November 2010
    Scioto County soldier dies in Afghanistan
    A southern Ohio soldier from Scioto County has died while serving in Afghanistan, The Columbus Dispatch reported. According to the Dispatch, Army Cpl. Shawn D. Fannin, 32, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, Nov. 12 in Mazar-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan in a “noncombat related incident.” No further details regarding that incident were available.
  • Headlines 10 November 2010
    Greenfield Police Report
    The following is the Greenfield Police Report for Nov. 8-9, 2010.
  • Headlines 10 November 2010
    Hillsboro Police Report
    The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Nov. 8-9, 2010.
  • Headlines 9 November 2010
    Fling Barn welcomes David Rhodes Brown, six bands, for Nov. 19 concert
    Get ready for an extravaganza of American Roots music on Friday, Nov. 19, when the Fling Family Barn presents "Browngrass & Wildflowers, the Troupe," featuring some of the Ohio Valley's most talented musicians in this genre.
  • Headlines 8 November 2010
    Greenfield Police Report
    The following is the Greenfield Police Report for Nov. 5-7, 2010.
  • Headlines 7 November 2010
    Frazer, Edenfield receive FFA American Degrees at national convention
    Amber Frazer and Grant Edenfield received their American Degrees when the Mowrystown FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 20-23.
  • Headlines 5 November 2010
    First fall flakes fall
    Highland County witnessed its first snow of the 2010 fall season Friday morning, Nov. 5, as a few flakes could be seen on the courthouse lawn.
  • Headlines 4 November 2010
    Hillsboro businessman Danny Collins dies at 62
    Danny Collins was a friend and one of the most honest and straightforward individuals I've ever known. If he had something to say to you, he said it to you. He didn't say it behind your back. He looked you in the eye and said what was on his mind. His dad was the same way. And I liked them both.
  • Headlines 4 November 2010
    Commissioners discuss online court records; receive letter on coroner's budget
    Highland County Commissioners  Gary Heaton, Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst this week proclaimed the month of November 2010 as National Family Caregivers Month and encouraged all Highland County citizens to pay tribute to those who provide care for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need.
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