First-responders took students through the aftermath of a fatal car crash, from the initial 911 call, to emergency response and transport, and the notification of next of kin. Officers explained the impact of such a potential lethal decision to drink and drive, and also stressed the hurt that such action can cause to other family members.

Some have saved lives. Others have helped those who couldn’t help themselves. Some have given back and given generously of their time and resources. Some have spent the vast majority of their lives assisting their community, while others responded in the blink of an eye to assist another in a time of need. They have all made a difference. They are all heroes.

Some have saved lives. Others have helped those who couldn’t help themselves. Some have given back and given generously of their time and resources. Some have spent the vast majority of their lives assisting their community, while others responded in the blink of an eye to assist another in a time of need. They have all made a difference. They are all heroes.

The April 15 training, led by instructor Marc Bayless, acting captain of the Hillsboro Fire Department, taught students the basics of tower operations, safety, set-up and operations of the aerial tower.

The April 15 training, led by instructor Marc Bayless, acting captain of the Hillsboro Fire Department, taught students the basics of tower operations, safety, set-up and operations of the aerial tower.

Former Ohio Congressman and State Rep. Charlie Wilson died Sunday, April 14 in Florida. Wilson was 70.

Jillian Elztroth presented her speech "Secular" to the Hillsboro Lions Club Thursday night. She is a Hillsboro High School junior who came in first place in the Hillsboro Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest

WRFD-TV will be filming footage for upcoming programming in Brown County at a Hess Auction Co. farm equipment auction for its "Successful Farming Machinery Show." The farm equipment auction, which will begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, is an absolute auction, selling the property of longtime Farm Bureau member Richard Bissantz, who is retiring from farming.

Second District Rep. Brad Wenstrup attended a town-hall meeting Monday at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, with approximately 30 people in attendance.

Kelly Red (Walker) & the Hammerheads opened The Fling Barn's 2013 summer concert series on Saturday, April 6 with her popular mix of blues and rock 'n' roll music. Walker told the Fling Barn crowd "It's great to be home and it's great to open the 2013 season at the Barn."

Kelly Red (Walker) & the Hammerheads opened The Fling Barn's 2013 summer concert series on Saturday, April 6 with her popular mix of blues and rock 'n' roll music. Walker told the Fling Barn crowd "It's great to be home and it's great to open the 2013 season at the Barn."

A West Portsmouth man escaped serious injury Monday morning when his Chevrolet Cobalt overturned on state Route 247 at the base of Folsom hill in Washington Township.

A West Portsmouth man escaped serious injury Monday morning when his Chevrolet Cobalt overturned on state Route 247 at the base of Folsom hill in Washington Township.

Highland County nominees include: Brandon Newland, Ernie Blankenship, Anna Spilker, Ted Rhoads, Tim Parry, Virginia Rhonemus, Fred Yochum, Terry Fouch, Bradley George, Mike Hurley, Marc Lewis, David Shafer, Mike Crone, Erica Hurless-Miller, Eric Luschek, John Moore, Danielle Sink, David Barrett, Bryon Morris, Hillsboro Ponderosa Steakhouse, and Sandy West.

A Leesburg man charged with a third-degree felony charge of domestic violence pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to a bill of information on the charge and was sentenced to a year and a half in prison.