"The Legislature has an obligation to keep our government funded and operating. Both houses passed proposals that share the priorities of my executive budget proposal, and they passed them by overwhelming, bipartisan majorities. I urge the conference committee to continue negotiations and pass a budget promptly." – Gov. DeWine

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz Monday opened the new Hocking Hills Visitor Center at Hocking Hills State Park.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Friday dedicated the Jackson Post to the Patrol’s 18th superintendent, Paul A. Pride.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased on April 28. The male was located in a parking lot of 3800 West Broad Street in Columbus.

On Tuesday, June 4, Ironton attorney Brian M. Cremeans was among 21 Ohio attorneys who graduated from the Ohio State Bar Association’s (OSBA) 2019 Leadership Academy.

Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, has announced the appointment of Mark Hurst, MD, to the position of medical director.

An Adams County man was sentenced June 4 in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old Peebles man in 2018.

Medical providers with Adena Health System are now prescribing fresh fruit and vegetables to patients in Pike and Ross Counties who are facing barriers when it comes to eating healthy. The program, known as Food RX, helps to eliminate the cost barriers of healthy eating, and drives patients to fresh food options, while supporting local farmers. 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statement following today's Ohio House of Representatives passage of House Bill 6.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of May 20-26, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 295 911 calls, answered 122 requests for service, dispatched 128 fire and EMS runs, took 37 offense reports and investigated one traffic crash.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday the winner of the 'I Voted' sticker contest.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted, along with Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst delivered remarks to a group of 58 veterans from Preble County Thursday morning, who are on their way to Washington D.C. on a bus tour.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted, along with Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst delivered remarks to a group of 58 veterans from Preble County Thursday morning, who are on their way to Washington D.C. on a bus tour.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Wyatt D. Smith graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel W. Seyfang has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.