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Headlines 11 February 2026

Rail Commission approves assistance for 2 rail rehabilitation projects in Ohio

On Jan. 22, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (Rail Commission) approved two projects for grant funding at its bi-monthly meeting. These projects will result in nearly $400,000 in rail infrastructure investment serving companies in the State of Ohio.

Headlines 10 February 2026

In Ohio, 75 out of 88 counties are mental health shortage areas, according to new study

Out of Ohio’s 88 counties, 75 are mental health shortage areas, according to a recent study from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio.

Headlines 10 February 2026

Hillsboro Police Report

These incidents have been reported by the HPD.

Headlines 9 February 2026

Ohio State Fire Marshal issues consumer alert urging Ohioans not to smoke or use open flames while on home oxygen therapy

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has issued a Consumer Alert regarding the danger of smoking or using any kind of open flame while utilizing home oxygen therapy.

Headlines 9 February 2026

Hundreds of Ohioans show support for Haitians; federal judge blocks TPS ending for Haitians

Hundreds of Ohioans at a church in Springfield last Monday morning called for an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians that had been set to expire Tuesday.

Headlines 7 February 2026

Board of Elections to certify petitions Feb. 10

The Highland County Board of Elections would like to notify the public of their regular meeting to certify candidate petitions and questions and issues for the upcoming May 5, 2026 Primary Election.

Headlines 7 February 2026

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott condemns Trump social media post

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and the only Black U.S. senator, quickly condemned a racist social media post on President Trump's online account.

Headlines 7 February 2026

Two think tanks say Ohio job growth is weak

New job reports are out, and two think tanks are calling the Ohio employment picture “sluggish” and “flat.”

Headlines 6 February 2026

Court properly denied death row inmate’s new trial request

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently affirmed a trial court’s rejection of a new trial request submitted in 2019 by a man sentenced to death for two murders committed while robbing a Cleveland used-car dealership.

Headlines 6 February 2026

Loveland man sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for exploiting child

A Loveland man was sentenced in U.S. District Court recently to 262 months in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for sexually exploiting an 11-year-old.

Headlines 6 February 2026

Retired Ohio chief justice joins alliance to preserve independent judicial branch

Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is spending her retirement tending to a new puppy, and fighting to preserve the judicial branch of the United States.

Headlines 5 February 2026

Ohio Justice & Policy Center calls for accountability for ICE

The Ohio Justice & Policy Center (OJPC) has called on federal lawmakers to pass a change to the Civil Rights Act that would provide accountability for federal law enforcement such as ICE officers.

Headlines 5 February 2026

Ohio Republican US Sen. Jon Husted speaks against abortion pill during Senate hearing

During a recent U.S. Senate committee hearing, Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted spoke against the abortion pill, a target of the Trump administration as well as legislation at the Ohio Statehouse.

Headlines 5 February 2026

Washington Post announces major staffing cuts

The Washington Post announced major staffing cuts this week, as approximately 300 jobs were eliminated Feb. 4.

Headlines 5 February 2026

Nonprofit run by teenagers helps provide hygiene kits to Ohio homeless shelters

A group of teenagers are helping provide hygiene kits to homeless shelters across Ohio.

Headlines 4 February 2026

Ohio Supreme Court to hear eight cases

The Supreme Court of Ohio will convene Feb.10-11 to hear oral arguments in eight cases addressing significant legal and constitutional issues.