Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted was recognized with ViaQuest’s Conference Honoree Award Thursday as part of its 2017 Annual Conference. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in support of people with developmental, physical and behavioral disabilities.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2017 the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 264 911 calls, answered 152 requests for service, dispatched 119 fire and EMS runs and took 24 offense reports.

“Our current tax code encourages U.S. companies to take jobs and investments overseas. The United States is falling behind while other countries are attracting more investment and more jobs at our expense. That is unacceptable."

Adena Health System is pleased to announce Family Medicine and Primary Care provider Dr. Tri Le is expanding his role, joining the team of dedicated wound care providers within Adena Greenfield Medical Center’s (AGMC) Wound Care Department.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Sept. 18-24, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 269 911 calls, answered 160 requests for service, dispatched 136 fire and EMS runs, took 38 offense reports and investigated two traffic crashes.

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board is pleased to announce that Melanie Swisher has recently joined their staff as the new associate director.

Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) welcomed Linda McMahon, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and member of President Trump’s cabinet, to the Ohio Statehouse Thursday to share ideas about how Ohio lawmakers and local leaders can help small businesses grow.

South Central Power Company members will soon have access to affordable renewable energy through the OurSolar program. The electric cooperative broke ground for the 650 kW solar array on Sept. 18.

Congratulations to these agents from Donald E. Fender, Realtors, Inc., who are among the exclusive Ohio Association of Realtors Sales Club for 2017. The fact that they have joined this group is an extremely impressive accomplishment in today’s demanding marketplace.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Sept. 4-Sept. 10, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 229 911 calls, answered 149 requests for service, dispatched 106 fire and EMS runs, took 33 offense reports and investigated two traffic crashes.

Adena Bone and Joint Center is pleased to welcome two sports medicine physicians to its team. Whether you are an athlete or not, Adena Sports Medicine can be your first line of treatment when it comes to dealing with any orthopedic injuries of the bones, ligaments and tendons. Joining Adena’s team of Sports Medicine providers are Dr. Oludare Ogunsola and Dr. Eric Liu.

Adena Bone and Joint Center is pleased to welcome two sports medicine physicians to its team. Whether you are an athlete or not, Adena Sports Medicine can be your first line of treatment when it comes to dealing with any orthopedic injuries of the bones, ligaments and tendons. Joining Adena’s team of Sports Medicine providers are Dr. Oludare Ogunsola and Dr. Eric Liu.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Aug. 14-20, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 277 911 calls, answered 146 requests for service, dispatched 133 fire and EMS runs, took 25 offense reports and investigated three traffic crashes.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports that the Hillsboro F.O.E. Aerie 1161 recently made a donation to the Highland County Sheriff's Office's donations line item.

Adena Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation will be hosting an open house at their new facility located on the main campus of Adena Regional Medical Center in the Adena Health & Wellness Center.