Ohio is taking a major step forward in its efforts to create a national model that will reward primary care providers who do more to keep patients well and hold down the total cost of care.

Sailing enthusiasts, campers and other park guests recently gathered for the Ohio Department of Natural Resource (ODNR) official ribbon-cutting for the four renovated cabins, new campground electric service line and playground at Cowan Lake State Park. The event also celebrated the completion of three newly renovated cabins at Pike Lake State Park.

Sailing enthusiasts, campers and other park guests recently gathered for the Ohio Department of Natural Resource (ODNR) official ribbon-cutting for the four renovated cabins, new campground electric service line and playground at Cowan Lake State Park. The event also celebrated the completion of three newly renovated cabins at Pike Lake State Park.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the Ohio Business Profile program will feature businesses with products “Made in Ohio” throughout the month of August.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of July 25-31, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 341 911 calls, answered 150 requests for service, dispatched 113 fire and EMS runs, took 33 offense reports and investigated three traffic crashes.

Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor announced the launch of the “Think Again” insurance initiative to empower Ohioans at all life stages to take charge of their financial future by planning, organizing and sharing their financial and insurance information with each other now.

The Highland County Democratic Party will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the AmVets Park on North Shore Drive in Hillsboro. The featured speakers for this year’s event will be Democratic Supreme Court Justice candidates John O’Donnell and Cynthia Rice.

The Highland County Democratic Party will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the AmVets Park on North Shore Drive in Hillsboro. The featured speakers for this year’s event will be Democratic Supreme Court Justice candidates John O’Donnell and Cynthia Rice.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has announced his office’s August regional office hours.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned that several Ohioans have reported receiving suspicious calls asking for donations supposedly to support police and fire causes.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and eight other attorneys general in challenging Aetna’s proposed acquisition of Humana.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of July 18-24, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 348 911 calls, answered 166 requests for service, dispatched 123 fire and EMS runs, took 32 offense reports and investigated two traffic crashes.

State Senator Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township) joined leaders from the Cincinnati region on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to discuss infrastructure concerns affecting southwest Ohio.

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) announced Wednesday that he will hold district office hours in Pike County next week.

On Monday, Governor John R. Kasich ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio, effective immediately until sunset, July 22.