• In The News 28 August 2011

    Former Supreme Court Justice speaks on his life, law and legacy

    Celebrating his birthday this week with members of the Columbus Metropolitan Club, former Supreme Court Justice Robert M. Duncan spoke about several fundamental moments in his life.
  • In The News 27 August 2011
    Prison spokesperson: Dana Jeter dies 10 days after being sentenced to prison time
    The Corrections Reception Center in Orient has confirmed to The Highland County Press that Highland County resident, Dana Jeter, who was sentenced Aug. 17 to serve six years in prison on child pornography charges, has died.
    Angela Hill, Public Information Officer and warden's assistant at the CRC, said Jeter died at 2:59 a.m. Saturday at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He had been transferred to the hospital, she said, after complaining of chest pains. The cause of death was listed as cardiac arrest and is not considered suspicious.
  • In The News 27 August 2011
    Operation Christmas Child: A little time - and a shoe box - brings joy to needy children
    “Our family started volunteering because we knew it was a great project, and we wanted to help make a difference in the lives of struggling kids — but we didn’t realize what a difference it would make in our own lives.”

    – Beth McKenzie, Hillsboro resident and Operation Christmas Child volunteer
  • In The News 26 August 2011
    Greenfield receives state funding for sewer project
    City Manager Betty Bishop and Greenfield Council members Betty Jackman, Bob Bergstrom, Bill Redenbaugh, Harvey Everhart and Brenda Losey are pleased to announce $396,831.32 has been awarded by the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the North/North Eighth Street Waterline Replacement project. 

  • In The News 26 August 2011
    Portman asks constituents to submit ideas on reducing the deficit
    In response to his selection to serve on the Deficit Reduction Committee, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) is asking his constituents to share their ideas on how to get our record budget deficits and debt under control.
  • In The News 25 August 2011
    Man injured in Brown County glider crash
    BROWN COUNTY– The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a powered Para glider crash. The crash occurred on Aug. 25 at approximately 7:30 a.m. south of US 52, Huntington Township, Brown County.
  • In The News 25 August 2011
    Rapp receives PFC Zachary R. Gullett Memorial Scholarship
    The PFC Zachary R. Gullett Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Michael Rapp Jr. of Hillsboro.
     The 2011 Hillsboro High School graduate is pursuing a degree in criminal justice at Southern State Community College.
  • In The News 25 August 2011
    Court date vacated in Curren suit against Greenfield
    A court trial date has been vacated in a civil suit against the city of Greenfield and its former law director, Conrad Curren, in which he alleges some current and former Greenfield leaders, "in concert with each other, and with malice of purpose, bad faith and in a wanton and reckless manner unlawfully conspired to terminate (Curren) from the office of law director."
  • In The News 24 August 2011
    Departments battle structure fire

    No injuries and moderate damage have been reported during a structure fire in the 300 block of Vine Street Wednesday evening. 

    At approximately 7 p.m. Hillsboro Fire and Rescue received a report of the fire. 

    Hillsboro Fire Chief Jerry Powell said that he did not believe anyone was at home at the time the fire began. 

  • In The News 24 August 2011
    Departments battle structure fire

    No injuries and moderate damage have been reported during a structure fire in the 300 block of Vine Street Wednesday evening. 

    At approximately 7 p.m. Hillsboro Fire and Rescue received a report of the fire. 

    Hillsboro Fire Chief Jerry Powell said that he did not believe anyone was at home at the time the fire began. 

  • In The News 23 August 2011
    Board of DD votes to 'reassign' Biggert to special projects
    After voting in June not to renew the contract of Superintendent Chuck Biggert, the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities has voted to "reassign" Biggert to "work on projects specifically assigned by the board."
      The board held a special meeting Tuesday at Hills and Dales Training Center. The board met in executive session for approximately an hour to discuss "the discipline and/or dismissal of a public employee or official."
  • In The News 23 August 2011
    2 people running for 3 open seats on Greenfield council
    Two Greenfield residents have filed to run for three open seats on the village council, and according to the Highland County Board of Elections, the council will make an appointment to fill the vacant seat.
      The last day to file for the November general election was Aug. 10. The board of elections met Monday morning and certified candidates for the ballot.
  • In The News 23 August 2011
    Annual Republican picnic set for Aug. 28
    The annual Highland County Republican Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. at the VFW Pavilion in Hillsboro, located on US 50 West behind Dairy Queen.
  • In The News 23 August 2011
    Husted announces military vote outreach
    Secretary of State Jon Husted has announced the launch of a new program, Military Ready-to-Vote (MRV), a program designed to make it easier for military personnel to vote while in service to our country.
  • In The News 22 August 2011
    Grandey hired to prosecute in county court in Greenfield
    Former Highland County Prosecutor Jim Grandey has been hired by the prosecutor's office to represent the state in Highland County Court in Greenfield. 
  • In The News 22 August 2011
    Hillsboro man faces drug and weapon-related charges
    The Hillsboro Police Department has arrested Gerald R. Williams, 49, of Hillsboro on charges of trafficking in drugs, possession of heroin, receiving stolen property and carrying a concealed weapon.
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