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Headlines 10 October 2013

Turner, Ryan lead bipartisan effort urging Obama to review Delphi salaried pensions

Ohio Congressmen Mike Turner and Tim Ryan have led a bipartisan group of 19 members of the House of Representatives and the United States Senate asking the President to review the ongoing situation involving the receipt of reduced pension benefits by salaried retirees of Delphi Corporation.

Headlines 3 October 2013

Johnson found competent to stand trial

Whitney Johnson has been found competent to stand trial, as she appeared before Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss Thursday afternoon for a hearing on a psychiatric evaluation.

Headlines 3 October 2013

Ohio Ag Department offers annual firewood tips

As winter quickly approaches and more Ohioans look to firewood to help heat their homes, Director David Daniels of the Ohio Department of Agriculture is asking Ohioans to be aware of some basic tips to help when purchasing wood.

Headlines 2 October 2013

Rep. Turner urges Obama to comply with the law that would put civilian personnel back to work

"I am astonished the president is willing to use the Department of Defense civilian personnel and risk our national security as a bargaining chip."

Headlines 29 September 2013

Wenstrup votes to keep government open, delay Obamacare one year

The House-passed continuing resolution included provisions to delay all parts of the Affordable Care Act, i.e. Obamacare, for one year as well as repealing a 2.3-percent tax on medical devices, which was enacted as part of Obamacare.

Headlines 26 September 2013

Greenfield PD called to Spring Street residence

According to a news release from Greenfield Police Chief Tim Hester, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment at 419 Spring St. The warrant was obtained after an investigation of drug trafficking at the residence.

Headlines 25 September 2013

Hillsboro mayor submits high bid on Annex Building

Pending bid approval, Hillsboro mayor Drew Hastings has added to his ownership of buildings in the uptown Hillsboro area. During a bid opening at the Wednesday meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners, Hastings, in the name of his Firehouse Square Partners LLC, submitted the high bid of $42,000 for the Highland County Annex Building and parking lot.

Headlines 24 September 2013

Real Living Classic associates attend OAR convention

Convention highlights included a President’s Sales Club Dinner honoring top producers in the industry – those who have attained in excess of $1 million in sales volume in one year’s time. Five Classic associates – Randy Butler, Brigette Waggoner, Greg Magee, Rick Williams, and Jenny Cameron – were recipients of this prestigious award.

Headlines 23 September 2013

Wenstrup renews effort to defund Obamacare, keep government open

The House of Representatives has voted to keep the federal government open while defunding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Headlines 20 September 2013

Greenfield police investigates meth operation

Greenfield police were on the scene of a meth lab Friday after an anonymous tip of a foul odor led them to an apartment in the 300 block of Mirabeau Street.

Headlines 20 September 2013

Paint Creek Lake hosts Buckeye Crappie Challenge Tournament Series

The Buckeye Crappie Challenge Tournament Series held its 6th crappie fishing tournament of the year on September 14th, 2013 at Paint Creek Lake near Hillsboro.

Headlines 20 September 2013

Paint Creek Lake hosts Buckeye Crappie Challenge Tournament Series

The Buckeye Crappie Challenge Tournament Series held its 6th crappie fishing tournament of the year on September 14th, 2013 at Paint Creek Lake near Hillsboro.

Headlines 19 September 2013

'No support' for insanity plea in Ritze case

Nathan Ritze appeared before Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss Thursday afternoon for a hearing on a psychiatric evaluation and a motion for preservation of evidence.

Headlines 19 September 2013

OSHP investigates semi accident at 247, Green Road

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating this Thursday morning accident at state Route 247 and Green Road.

Headlines 18 September 2013

Portman cosponsors measures to lessen the burden of Obamacare

Portman voices his concern that “the Marketplaces will not be operational in time and this will result in confusion and disarray for Ohioans seeking to obtain health insurance on the individual insurance market.”

Headlines 17 September 2013

Congressman Turner requests details from DoD Inspector General regarding audit on Naval Installation Security

Turner's request follows the deadly attack at the Washington Navy Yard Monday, Sept. 16 that was allegedly committed by Aaron Alexis, 34, a former Navy reservist.