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  • Appeals court upholds conviction of area doctor

    The Twelfth District Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of a Clinton County physician on one count of public indecency, one count of attempted rape, and two counts of gross sexual imposition.
  • Paint Township man charged with illegal assembly
    A Paint Township man was arrested Monday after he was allegedly discovered with items related to a meth lab in his home during a visit from Highland County Children Services.
  • Court dismisses former teacher's appeal
    The Twelfth District Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal of a Clinton County woman who was convicted of sexual battery involving a former student.
  • Orthopaedic symposium planned for area healthcare providers at Adena's PACCAR Medical Education Center
    Area healthcare providers have an opportunity to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills in dealing with patients having common orthopaedic complaints.
  • Highland County Treasurer's office to extend hours March 6 and 10
    Highland County property tax payments are due March 12.
  • OVRDC to hold annual appreciation banquet
          Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission’s (OVRDC) Annual Full Commission Meeting and Election of Officers will be held on Wednesday, March 24th in Pike County at the Pike County Career Technology Center (Vern Riffe Vocational School), 175 Beaver Creek Road, Piketon, Ohio Registration and social time will be held at 5:30 p.m.   The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be Tony Logan, USDA Rural Development, State Director – Ohio.
  • Inaccurate column prediction leads to FREE classified ad proposal
    As noted on several reader's comments on this Web site, in lieu of Rory Ryan's apparent inaccuracy in the weather forecast in his most recent column, The Highland County Press offers this MARCH SPECIAL: The first person who walks into the HCP Main Street office in March wearing a Cabana Shirt gets one free Classified Ad, up to 20 words. If the word "snow" appears in the ad, the deal is off.
  • Charges filed after school bus incident
    On Feb. 12, 2010 the Highland County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into an incident that occurred in Liberty Township involving a Hillsboro City Schools Transportation Bus.
  • SSCC accepts trustee resignation, votes on tuition increase
    With “regrets,” the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of trustee Don Gephart at Wednesday night’s board meeting held at the central campus. Gephart, who was appointed by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, served from July 2008 until his resignation, submitted to the college earlier this month. Gephart cited re-occurring health issues for his resignation.
  • Horst guest speaker at Board of Realtors meeting
    Highland County Commissioner Tom Horst was the guest speaker Thursday afternoon at the monthly meeting of the Highland County Board of Realtors. Horst gave a presentation on county government, budgets, levies, and other governmental issues. Horst explained the various county government offices, their responsibilities, and their funding.
  • Bridge replacement on tap in Mt. Orab
    Contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation will undertake a bridge replacement project on County Road 24 (Tri-County Highway) in Mt. Orab, requiring partial closure of the route early next month.
  • Heartland hosts Chili Challenge for telethon fund-raiser
    Vickie Kirk and Sheila Brockman were the Carroll Shelbys of this year’s Heartland Chili Challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heartland of Hillsboro. Kirk’s chili recipe won the “Hot” category, and Brockman’s recipe was the favorite of the judges in the “Mild” division. Darlene Roades and Meshell Strong earned second-place honors. Heartland of Hillsboro, Kroger, NCB, Hillsboro Ponderosa Steak House,
    Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance, Buckeye Country 105.5 FM, and The Highland County Press sponsored the sixth annual event, which is held in conjunction with a chili supper and dessert auction Thursday, March 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Old Ponderosa Banquet Center in Hillsboro.
  • Heartland hosts Chili Challenge for telethon fund-raiser
    Vickie Kirk and Sheila Brockman were the Carroll Shelbys of this year’s Heartland Chili Challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heartland of Hillsboro. Kirk’s chili recipe won the “Hot” category, and Brockman’s recipe was the favorite of the judges in the “Mild” division. Darlene Roades and Meshell Strong earned second-place honors. Heartland of Hillsboro, Kroger, NCB, Hillsboro Ponderosa Steak House,
    Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance, Buckeye Country 105.5 FM, and The Highland County Press sponsored the sixth annual event, which is held in conjunction with a chili supper and dessert auction Thursday, March 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Old Ponderosa Banquet Center in Hillsboro.
  • David Daniels honored as "Watchdog of The Year"
    State Rep. David Daniels has been awarded Watchdog of the Treasury Award for the 127th General Assembly. The award recognizes key legislators every year who work tirelessly to restore responsible limited government, lower taxes, encourage free enterprise and regulatory relief, and promote personal freedom. This is the third time David Daniels has been honored with this award.
  • Accident injures pedestrian
    On Feb. 23 at 7:33 p.m., the Hillsboro Police Department was called to the 100 block of S. East Street on the complaint of an accident involving a pedestrian.
  • ODOT crews treat roads
    Ohio Department of Transportation crews have been dispatched in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties to patrol routes and treat as needed.
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