The effects of ARRA on employment are estimated to lag slightly behind the effects on output; CBO estimates that the employment effects began to wane at the end of 2010
and have continued to do so throughout 2011.

Two Hillsboro residents were arrested Nov. 26 on charges of cultivating marijuana in the basement of a South East Street house in Hillsboro.

After a months-long impasse, the Ohio Senate is expected to act on the so-called "heartbeat bill," according to Senate President Tom Niehaus, R-New Richmond.

The Leesburg Lions Club’s 23rd annual Luminaria is just around the corner.  This year’s event will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, with the lighting of the luminaries, followed by the presentation of the king and queen at 5:45 p.m. at the Leesburg Public Library.

A reception sponsored by the Ohio Jewish Communities was recently held at the Riffe Center in Columbus. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ongoing trade opportunities between Ohio and Israel.

State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (left), R-Clarksville, attended the Nov. 23 meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners.

Caretenders VNA-Fayette, formerly known as Fayette Home Health, is celebrating National Home Care Month by honoring their staff for a tradition of excellence and senior advocacy. The Highland County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation for National Home Care Month at their Nov. 23 board meeting.

For 40 years, Jerry Haag Motors has proudly donated thousands of dollars to schools and organizations throughout Highland County. This December, Jerry Haag Motors is hoping to make the biggest donation yet. The dealership has set a goal to donate 15,000 non perishable food items to be donated to food pantries around Highland County.

“While I am deeply frustrated by the outcome and believe both sides will regret this lost opportunity, I will continue to fight for spending reforms and pro-jobs policies to address our fiscal crisis and get the economy moving." – Sen. Rob Portman

The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation will once again offer the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant for school year 2012-13.

Auditor of State Dave Yost made good on his promise, with the release of his office’s first-ever performance audit conducted by Plante Moran.

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Nov. 17.

Highland County Enterprise Initiative Facilitator Sid Raisch was the guest speaker at the Nov. 17 Highland County Board of Realtors' luncheon at Ponderosa in Hillsboro. The luncheon was sponsored by TechneTitle Agency, Inc., of Hillsboro.

The musical will be performed in the HHS cafetorium Nov. 18-19 at 7 p.m. and on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Admission is $8.

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Nov. 15-16.