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Headlines 10 November 2015

Cincinnati designated for new federal initiative for communities affected by foreclosure crisis

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs – announced that Cincinnati has been selected for an expanded federal initiative designed to help repair communities hit hardest by the housing crisis. Cincinnati is one of six Ohio cities and 18 metropolitan areas nationwide designated for the program.

Headlines 9 November 2015

Highland County Sheriff's Report

Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Nov. 2-8, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 403 911 calls, answered 155 requests for service, dispatched 113 fire and EMS runs, took 22 offense reports and investigated four traffic crashes.

Headlines 6 November 2015

Rep. Wenstrup introduces 'Dual Service Recognition Day' Resolution

Ahead of Veterans Day this year, Congressman Brad Wenstrup has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize and honor veterans who have also served as first responders and law enforcement officials in their communities.

Headlines 6 November 2015

Dr. Ryan McCall hired as Marion Technical College president

The Marion Technical College (MTC) Board of Trustees selected Dr. Ryan McCall as MTC’s president after an extensive nationwide search.

Headlines 6 November 2015

Wenstrup supports House long-term highway bill

After a series of short extensions this year, the House of Representatives passed a long-term highway bill Thursday for the nation’s roads and transportation systems without any tax increases.

Headlines 4 November 2015

Nov. 15 is Recycling Day in Highland County

Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeff Duncan proclaimed proclaimed Nov. 15 as Recycling Day in Highland County.

Headlines 4 November 2015

Hastings re-elected as Hillsboro mayor

Incumbent Republican Mayor Drew Hastings has won the race for Hillsboro mayor for a second consecutive term, according to unofficial polling results.

Headlines 3 November 2015

Election results delayed by secretary of state directive

In order to ensure fairness in the election process, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has instructed boards of elections to embargo election results from today’s General Election until the polls in Hamilton County close at 9 p.m.

Headlines 3 November 2015

Greenfield leaf pickup begins

The annual leaf pickup schedule for Greenfield has been announced by City Manager Ron Coffey.

Headlines 2 November 2015

Highland County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 319 911 calls, answered 150 requests for service, dispatched 117 fire and EMS runs, took 29 offense reports and investigated two traffic crashes.

Headlines 30 October 2015

Injuries reported in North High Street crash

A two-vehicle accident led to multiple injuries Friday morning, Oct. 30 in the 600 block of North High Street in Hillsboro. A witness to the crash said a tire appeared to have blown out on a pickup truck and into the path of another vehicle.

Headlines 30 October 2015

Injuries reported in North High Street crash

A two-vehicle accident led to multiple injuries Friday morning, Oct. 30 in the 600 block of North High Street in Hillsboro. A witness to the crash said a tire appeared to have blown out on a pickup truck and into the path of another vehicle.

Headlines 30 October 2015

Injuries reported in North High Street crash

A two-vehicle accident led to multiple injuries Friday morning, Oct. 30 in the 600 block of North High Street in Hillsboro. A witness to the crash said a tire appeared to have blown out on a pickup truck and into the path of another vehicle.

Headlines 26 October 2015

Highland County Family Y branches with YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

The Highland County Family YMCA is joining the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati association of community branches. For the past year-and-a-half, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati has been providing operating management to the Highland County Family Y, located at 201 Diamond Drive in Hillsboro.

Headlines 26 October 2015

Highland County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of Oct. 19-25, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 416 911 calls, answered 188 requests for service, dispatched 117 fire and EMS runs, took 36 offense reports and investigated four traffic crashes.

Headlines 26 October 2015

Portman: Environmental Protection Agency spends millions on luxury furniture

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) released the following statement Monday in a monthly series highlighting Washington’s wasteful spending during a time of record debt and deficits.