“If the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history taught us anything, it’s that senators don’t deserve a dime from the American taxpayer until they do their jobs." – Sen. John Kennedy

A national conservative nonprofit will launch a new television advertisement advocating for President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce healthcare costs through price transparency, arguing that patients need clearer information about medical care costs.

There’s a little more than a year left in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s tenure, and with time winding down he’s considering how best to secure his achievements before leaving office.

Three members of the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education took their respective oaths of office for another four-year term during the board’s Monday, Dec. 15 meeting.

Four alleged members of a pro-Palestine terror group were arrested in connection with alleged plans for New Year’s Eve bombings across Southern California.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the creation of a new, multi-state election integrity network known as EleXa, a national coalition formed to exchange election records for use in identifying illegal voting activity.

The governors of Texas and Florida have declared the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy group a foreign terrorist organization, but they may stand alone. None of their Republican counterparts in other states seem ready to follow suit.

These incidents have been reported by the HPD.

Troopers from the Wilmington Post are investigating a single-vehicle fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred today, Dec. 14 at approximately 5:40 p.m., on Panhandle Road, Highland County.

Highland Amateur Radio Association Club President John Willis recently welcomed approximately 100 members and guests from throughout Ohio to the Club’s annual meeting and Christmas dinner party at the Hillsboro Global Methodist Church. 

Despite only having until the end of January to pass the remaining nine annual government funding bills, Congress has so far made minimal progress. The U.S. House is not planning on advancing anything before its Christmas recess, with all of leadership’s focus currently on a healthcare policy plan.

Hillsboro City Council members took action on several pieces of legislation at their regular Thursday, Dec. 11 meeting but will return a week later for a second attempt at emergency passage of end-of-year legislation.

Hillsboro Mayor Justin Harsha administered the oaths of office to six incoming Hillsboro City Council members during a ceremony Thursday, Dec. 11.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels agreed to a salary adjustment for the Highland County Court judge and heard updates on an “exciting” week at the Sheriff’s Office during their Wednesday, Dec. 10 meeting.

"If the Clintons fail to appear for their depositions next week or schedule a date for early January, the Oversight Committee will begin contempt of Congress proceedings to hold them accountable.” – Rep. James Comer