On Wednesday, Oct. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. AT&T will be upgrading all telephone lines for the Hillsboro Police Department. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has reached 323 pardons issued in his final months in office, part of his seven-year long expedited pardons project.

Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in U.S. history over the past fiscal year, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection preliminary fiscal 2026 data.

These incidents were reported by the HPD.

After a presentation, a committee meeting, two previous legislation readings and a special meeting, a proposed sewer rate increase for the city of Hillsboro has been “substantially lowered” after the city auditor determined the increases were based on incorrect figures.

The 84th Annual Meeting of the Highland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was held Oct. 7 at The Barn at Hidden Ridge. During the meeting, several awards were presented, including District Soil Judging, Conservation Poster Contest County Winners and the 2026 Cooperator of the Year.

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is doing little to ensure a multi-year project to modernize the systems it uses to deliver support and services to needy Ohioans is working efficiently and effectively.

Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed to The Center Square Friday.

The NCAA on Friday sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in federal court after the governor issued an executive order earlier this week giving Ohio colleges and universities the option to expand the eligibility options for some student-athletes.

In the latest legal action taken by the Highland County Board of Commissioners against the prospective developers of the Marriott Hotel project in Hillsboro, the county has a filed a complaint for foreclosure on all three parcels involved, as discussed at the Thursday, Oct. 15 Hillsboro City Council meeting.

With the 2028 presidential election just over two years away, Vice President JD Vance is gaining steam, reaching a high of 44% support in the latest of five Republican presidential primary polls conducted by The Center Square over the past year.

Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) this week introduced the Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act, which would increase the share of qualifying revenue states receive from energy development on federally acquired lands.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) this week announced a 3.6-percent benefit increase for 2027.

With statewide, congressional, and local offices up for grabs, attorneys can help ensure Election Day goes smoothly. Attorneys can join the ranks of poll workers by serving in their communities across the state.