Auditor of State Dave Yost has released an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities and made initial recommendations to improve the system.
The 31st National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will honor 80 firefighters who died in 2011 and five firefighters who died in previous years during the official national service on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md.
The October meeting of the Highland County TEA Party will be Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hi-TEC Center at 1575 North High Street, Hillsboro. The meeting will include guest speakers Rep. Cliff Rosenberger and a representative for Second Congressional District candidate Dr. Brad Wenstrup.
The Hillsboro Police Department is investigating criminal damaging that occurred at the Hillsboro City Schools Administration Building on West Main Street.
The positive news this week that the state of Ohio has approved the Highland/Clinton Help Me Grow initiative also brought less-favorable news that the need for these services continues to increase.
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October is a time for all communities to learn about domestic violence; promote laws, policies, and programs to improve services to victims; hold offenders accountable; and do their part to help prevent domestic violence within their communities.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O'Brien have announced the arrest and multi-count indictment of a man accused of coercing several women to prostitute themselves in both Delaware and Franklin counties.
By a 2-1 vote, the Washington Township trustees have decided to join Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District for its fire and EMS coverage. Trustees Jason McKee and Larry Shannon voted in favor of the proposal, while trustee Arthur Harless voted against it on Monday.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement today after the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Marshals revealed John Donald Cody as the true identity of 'Bobby Thompson,' the mastermind of the alleged charity scam U.S. Navy Veterans Association.
The United States is fast approaching what many observers call the “fiscal cliff.” If the president and Congress do not act, taxes would jump for most Americans and government spending would drop sharply. Those changes would reduce the federal deficit significantly in 2013 and subsequent years, slowing America's build-up of debt and reducing debt as a share of gross domestic product.
Greenfield Historical Society's annual Ghost Walk will be held Monday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. The Old Burying Ground will come alive with the story of early residents of Greenfield.
The Pfeifers, a well-known Gospel Quartet from the area, will headline a benefit concert for Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a project of Samaritan’s Purse on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Hillsboro Church of Christ.
The Pfeifers, a well-known Gospel Quartet from the area, will headline a benefit concert for Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a project of Samaritan’s Purse on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Hillsboro Church of Christ.
Southern State Community College is one of Ohio's top community colleges for transfer and graduation rates, according to a CNNMoney report. Southern State Community College and Lorain Community College in Elyria were the best in Ohio with 45-percent rates of success.
To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Highland District Hospital is teaming up with the American Cancer Society with a free breakfast event for women. Please stop by Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Fenner Avenue entrance of Highland District Hospital to participate in this event for awareness.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today a new plan to focus more attention on Ohio Unsolved Homicides. The effort includes listing every Ohio cold case homicide on the Attorney General's website and offering Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) expert services.
