Rep. David Daniels has filed a formal complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission against his opponent Clyde Evans in response to what Daniels called "untruthful attacks" against him in a campaign mailer.

The Highland County Justice Center is housing its first inmate facing capital murder charges since it opened in 2001, and some special precautions are in place to ensure the inmate's safety.

A terrific crowd was on hand Wednesday evening for the Highland County Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership dinner, held at the Patriot Center at Southern State Community College. This year’s dinner was a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the chamber.

A terrific crowd was on hand Wednesday evening for the Highland County Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership dinner, held at the Patriot Center at Southern State Community College. This year’s dinner was a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the chamber.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today selected Franklin County Probate Court Judge Eric Brown to fill the chief justice vacancy created by the untimely death of the late Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer.

A father of two children killed in a Greenfield fire in March was arraigned on capital murder charges April 9 in Highland County Common Pleas Court where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. Wesley Coonrod Sr., 42, appeared in court with his attorneys, Jerry McHenry and William Mooney, of the Ohio Public Defenders Office.

After almost a decade of service, Highland County Outreach Specialist with the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Joint Solid Waste Management District Dori Bishop has resigned.

On April 4, at 3:26 a.m. the Greenfield Police Department executed a search warrant at 401 S. Washington St., Apt. A., Greenfield. The warrant was obtained as a result of a drug investigation. Once inside the residence, officers found an operational methamphetamine lab, with freshly made methamphetamine present.

Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward told The Highland County Press Friday that the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the FAA are investigating the crash. Ward said the male pilot was killed. He said the pilot, John J. Winkelman, 46, was not the owner of the plane.

After an executive session during its regular board meeting Wednesday, March 31, 2010, the CMH Board of Trustees expressed “strong preference” that for profit RegionalCare Hospital Partners of Nashville be selected to acquire the assets of Clinton Memorial Hospital, which also does business as CMH Regional Health System (CMH).

On March 30, the Hillsboro Police Department received a call from the manager of Bob Evans. She was reporting a theft of money from a nightly deposit over the weekend. This report remains under investigation.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time to increase community awareness for child abuse prevention while highlighting the successes of families, children and community professionals. During 2009, nearly 643 children were served by Highland County Children Services. Some of these children were placed in agency foster care for a variety of issues, including physical abuse, neglect of care, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

Three Ohio State Highway Patrol officials have accused Gov. Ted Strickland's administration of blocking an undercover operation at the governor's mansion in January to protect Strickland from political embarrassment, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported.