Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera announced Thursday that a grant has been awarded to the HCSO from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS).

State Representative Doug Green (R-Mt. Orab) announced Tuesday that the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation that relaxes hunting restrictions on deer or wild turkey for those on active military duty.

In a split decision, Hillsboro City Council members voted Monday night to postpone the purchase of two uptown properties based on the finance committee’s recommendation.

In a split decision, Hillsboro City Council members voted Monday night to postpone the purchase of two uptown properties based on the finance committee’s recommendation.

Although several city council members and city administrators wore smiley face buttons at the April Hillsboro City Council meeting, the mood was tense as property managers and tenants spoke out against the proposed ordinance to “amend Section 51.041 of the City Code to provide for additional definitions and requirements for shut-off and turn-on fees.”

Although several city council members and city administrators wore smiley face buttons at the April Hillsboro City Council meeting, the mood was tense as property managers and tenants spoke out against the proposed ordinance to “amend Section 51.041 of the City Code to provide for additional definitions and requirements for shut-off and turn-on fees.”

Although several city council members and city administrators wore smiley face buttons at the April Hillsboro City Council meeting, the mood was tense as property managers and tenants spoke out against the proposed ordinance to “amend Section 51.041 of the City Code to provide for additional definitions and requirements for shut-off and turn-on fees.”

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of April 4-10, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 263 911 calls, answered 153 requests for service, dispatched 120 fire and EMS runs, took 39 offense reports and investigated five traffic crashes.

An affidavit regarding criminal charges filed on Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 was unsealed Wednesday evening.

An affidavit regarding criminal charges filed on Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 was unsealed Wednesday evening.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of March 28 - April 3, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 249 911 calls, answered 142 requests for service, dispatched 129 fire and EMS runs, took 24 offense reports and investigated three traffic crashes.

A new Marquette Law School poll finds Ted Cruz ahead in the Wisconsin Republican presidential primary race, supported by 40 percent of likely voters to 30 percent for Donald Trump and 21 percent for John Kasich, while 8 percent don’t know whom they will support.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of March 21-27, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 315 911 calls, answered 147 requests for service, dispatched 131 fire and EMS runs, took 33 offense reports and investigated five traffic crashes.

On Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10, a musical drama performance of "Dead Serious...About Life" will be presented at McClain High School.