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  • Hundreds take annual tour

    The 11 homes and historical buildings on the tour were: the Highland House Museum (151 E. Main St.), Robert Stuart House (150 E. Main St.), Martin Buck House (160 E. Main St.), Larkin House (615 N. High St.), Chapman/Wilson House (316 N. High St.), Glasscock House (238 E. Walnut St.), First Baptist Church (W. Walnut and S. West streets), Phil and Katie Burwinkel House (5300 S.R. 138), Sauner/Jenkins House (2361 S. Taylorsville Road), Scott House (338 W. Main St.), and the Highland County Courthouse in uptown Hillsboro.
  • 'They don't make them like they used to'
    Many years ago, they could be seen in the fields of Highland County, plowing the fields, baling the hay, and helping bring in the harvest. Over the weekend, vintage John Deere, Farmall, Ford, Oliver, Massey-Harris, Allis-Chalmers, International, Case and B.F. Avery tractors, among others, were on display at the 28th annual Highland County Antique Machinery Show.
  • 'They don't make them like they used to'
    Many years ago, they could be seen in the fields of Highland County, plowing the fields, baling the hay, and helping bring in the harvest. Over the weekend, vintage John Deere, Farmall, Ford, Oliver, Massey-Harris, Allis-Chalmers, International, Case and B.F. Avery tractors, among others, were on display at the 28th annual Highland County Antique Machinery Show.
  • Hillsboro man killed in Clinton County crash
    The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one-fatality vehicle crash which occurred on state Route 350, milepost 12, Clark Township, Clinton County.
  • Flight 1549 engines leave Highland County Airport
    On a picture-perfect Friday afternoon, over-the-road driver Herman Shearn of J. Supor & Son Trucking and Rigging of Harrison, New Jersey and Cody Roettele of Hangar 6 teamed up to load the CFM56 engines from US Airways Flight 1549 onto a flat-bed trailer for transport to Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Flight 1549 engines leave Highland County Airport
    On a picture-perfect Friday afternoon, over-the-road driver Herman Shearn of J. Supor & Son Trucking and Rigging of Harrison, New Jersey and Cody Roettele of Hangar 6 teamed up to load the CFM56 engines from US Airways Flight 1549 onto a flat-bed trailer for transport to Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Back Home offering Festival collectibles
    The locally owned antiques, gifts and collectibles shop Back Home, will feature commemorative items for the 2012 Festival of the Bells.
  • Hillsboro council to hold special meeting

        A special meeting of the Hillsboro City Council has been called to consider the mayor's recommendation that Hillsboro Fire and Rescue be dissolved and the city contract for services with the Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District. 
        The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. in the Hillsboro Municipal Courtroom at the Highland County Justice Center. 

  • Summer begins with Greenfield's annual water day
    The Greenfield community held its third annual water day Friday afternoon, giving community kids a chance to cool down in the summer sun.
  • DeWine sues owner of Southwest Ohio computer repair shop
    Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against Ronald Denicola Jr., doing business as JR Computer Outlet, a computer repair and sales store with a physical location and a website.
  • Greenfield will address cemetery ordinance at later date
    The Greenfield Village Council wants to take the summer to allow emotions to cool down before any legislative changes are made regarding the Greenfield Cemetery. 
  • SR 131 open following culvert replacement
    The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that state Route 131 in Highland County is now open following a culvert replacement project.
  • Council president implements new legislation policy
    Hillsboro City Council President Lee Koogler has implemented a new policy regarding the submission of legislation to be heard before council, saying that the new policy will give council members the adequate time needed to review pending legislation, and address any issues or questions.
  • 'There isn't any doubt' fire district can serve Hillsboro, townships
    The Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District has not made a decision yet regarding the Hillsboro administration's recommendation the city contract with the district for EMS and fire services. But, a district board member says "there isn't any doubt" the district would be able to effectively provide services to the city and to other area townships.

        During the Greenfield City Council's regular meeting Wednesday evening, council member and district board of trustees member Bill Redenbaugh updated council regarding the current situation between the district, the city of Hillsboro, and some Highland County townships.
  • 5 acres burned in field fire
        Six area departments from two counties were called to respond to a Jackson Township field fire Wednesday afternoon.

        David Snider Jr., of Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, said that farm equipment is believed to be the cause of the fire that burned approximately five acres.
  • Carver addresses largest graduating class in SSCC history
    Southern State Community College's 37th annual commencement exercises were held June 8 in the Patriot Center on SSCC's Central Campus in Hillsboro. A total of 596 students applied for degrees or certificates as part of the largest graduating class in the college's history.
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