• Headlines 29 April 2011

    Kasich announces $65 million Workers' Comp rate reduction

    In order to reduce the cost of doing business in Ohio to make Ohio companies and the state more competitive, Gov. John R. Kasich has announced he is seeking an overall 4 percent cut in workers’ compensation base rates for a total cut in premiums of approximately $65 million annually.  Bureau of Workers Compensation Administrator and CEO Steve Buehrer submitted the proposal to the BWC Board of Directors.
  • Headlines 28 April 2011
    Hillsboro Police Report
    The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for April 25-26.
  • Headlines 28 April 2011
    Storm leaves power outages, property damages
    A severe thunderstorm caused property damages and power outages in Hillsboro early Thursday morning. The Hillsboro Police Department reported at least three trees were uprooted or downed by strong winds.
  • Headlines 28 April 2011
    Storm leaves power outages, property damages
    A severe thunderstorm caused property damages and power outages in Hillsboro early Thursday morning. The Hillsboro Police Department reported at least three trees were uprooted or downed by strong winds.
  • Headlines 27 April 2011
    Weather warning system explained
    The severe weather warning sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month between noon and 2 p.m. unless there is threatening weather. If there is threatening weather on test day, the sirens will not be tested, so if you hear sirens, it will be an actual warning.
  • Headlines 27 April 2011
    Recount not enough to keep Greenfield's city status
    As of March 30, 2011, the city of Greenfield received notification that the official 2010 Federal Census results indicated that the municipality now had a population fewer than 5,000 people. Accordingly, the city has received a proclamation of village status with a population of 4,639 residents.
  • Headlines 26 April 2011
    SSCC donates to HHS After Prom Committee
    Southern State Community College recently provided a generous donation to the Hillsboro After Prom Committee.
  • Headlines 25 April 2011
    Greenfield Police Report
    The following is the Greenfield Police Report for April 18-23, 2011.
  • Headlines 25 April 2011
    Hillsboro Police Report
    The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Sunday, April 24.
  • Headlines 25 April 2011
    Arrest made in April 20 robbery
    Casey Patton of Hillsboro has been arrested in connection with an April 20 robbery at Larry's Party Shop in Hillsboro. Patton is currently being held in the Highland County Justice Center, according to a news release from the Hillsboro Police Department.
  • Headlines 25 April 2011
    Charles Miller under investigation after giving false information at hospital
    The Hillsboro Police Department is investigating an incident of theft by deception that occurred Easter Sunday at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro. The HPD said Charles L. Miller arrived at the HDH emergency room seeking medical services. During the admitting process, the HPD said Miller provided a fictitious name, date of birth and home address.
  • Headlines 24 April 2011
    Mudslide, high water affect several roadways
    ODOT crews are working to clear the route; however, the single-lane restriction is anticipated to be in effect through the overnight and Easter Sunday morning hours. Traffic is being maintained, and motorists are advised to exercise additional caution in the work zone.
  • Headlines 22 April 2011
    Commissioners approve resolutions
    The Highland County Board of Commissioners approved the following resolutions at the April 20 commission meeting.
  • Headlines 22 April 2011
    High winds cause damages for Hoagland resident
    More rain is in the forecast this weekend, as showers and thunderstorms are likely, off and on, Friday through Monday.
  • Headlines 22 April 2011
    State issues warning of health inspector impersonations
    "I want to remind Ohio's restaurants and food service establishments not to give out any personal, private or secure information to anyone without first confirming the person's identity," ODH Director Ted Wymyslo, M.D., said. "Employees from the ODH food safety program will never come into an establish alone to conduct an inspection. They will always be with local inspectors."
  • Headlines 21 April 2011
    $1,000 reward offered in arrest, conviction of robbery suspect
    Anyone with information is asked  to call the HPD at (937) 393-3411.
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