A Greenfield man charged in the shooting death of his live-in girlfriend has been indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

The parks and property committee of the Greenfield City Council will re-examine a lease contract with the Paint Creek Joint Fire District after council and members of the fire district's board discussed who is responsible for repairs and upkeep of the city-owned building being utilized by the fire district.

A man described as a true patriot, with a love of country and a voice he lifted to celebrate America, as well as America's favorite pastime, has died. Col. Robert C. "Buck" Rogers, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday at the age of 92.

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.

Area healthcare providers have an opportunity to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills in dealing with patients having common orthopaedic complaints.

Highland County property tax payments are due March 12.

      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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.