• In The News 9 May 2012

    Mayor reportedly offers fire/EMS contract to Liberty WATCH THE VIDEO

        Joining a proposed fire district with the city of Hillsboro, or seeking EMS and fire protection serves elsewhere, have been the only two options some area township trustees have been given by the city for the past two months. But, a late-night phone call from the Mayor of Hillsboro altered those options this week, and left trustees with a new decision and limited information regarding the future of their emergency protection services.
        According to Hillsboro Township trustees, Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings contacted them at approximately 9 p.m. Monday and said the city was willing to contract with them for EMS and Fire services. However, that is an offer that is being extended only to Liberty, and not to New Market, Washington or Jackson townships.

        Area residents, and township trustees have stated their intent to go to the Hillsboro City Council during their scheduled meeting May 14 to speak to them directly, and ask for answers.

  • In The News 8 May 2012
    HHS Athletic Boosters Gala raises $16,000
    Jeff and Amy Swayne were the winners of $10,000 at the 2012 Hillsboro High School Athletic Boosters Gala, "Run for the Roses."
  • In The News 8 May 2012
    HHS Athletic Boosters Gala raises $16,000
    Jeff and Amy Swayne were the winners of $10,000 at the 2012 Hillsboro High School Athletic Boosters Gala, "Run for the Roses."
  • In The News 8 May 2012
    New Market residents want more information on township fire district; will not join Hillsboro
    After two hours of discussion on numbers, logistics, services and the tax dollars needed to start a new fire district, residents of New Market Township said Monday there is a lot of information they still need before they can give full support to a proposed township fire district. However, in an informal vote, they said they do not want to join a fire district with the city of Hillsboro.
    
    They are the third township within a week to express unofficial intent to not join Hillsboro's proposed district.
     
    Residents said they remain concerned over what happens if a levy will not pass in November to support the district and that the current proposed cost could be at an estimated $100 per person per year. For 2012, the townships are paying $22 per person.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    Rains cause damage to Hillsboro wastewater treatment plant
    The Highland County area's above-average rainfall last week caused some flooding problems in low-lying areas of the county, as well as in the city of Hillsboro. The city's wastewater treatment plant had difficulty handling the excess water, and a building at the plant sustained some water damage.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    Mistrial declared in grand theft case
    A mistrial has been declared in Highland County Common Pleas Court after the jury became deadlocked over whether or not a Hillsboro man committed grand theft after he allegedly drove a Highland County woman's car to Kentucky without her permission.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    HCSO responds to separate motorcycle crashes
    On May 7 at 1:28 p.m., the Highland County Sheriff's Office responded to a motorcycle crash with injury on state Route 124 and Lilly Road. At 2:08 p.m., the Highland County Sheriff's Office received a call of a second motorcycle crash with injury on state Route 136 at the Sorg and Clark Road intersection.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    Reported bomb threat near Ohio Statehouse determined false alarm
    A reported bomb threat leading Ohio State Highway Patrol officers and a bomb squad to evacuate the Rhodes Tower building, located near the Ohio Statehouse, and to shut down a portion of Broad Street, has ended, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    Jury begins deliberations in grand theft case
        Just before 1:30 p.m. Monday, a jury began deliberations in the case of a Hillsboro man charged with stealing a car from a Highland County resident and driving the vehicle to Kentucky.
     
    Shane Rhoads, who was represented by attorney Conrad Curren, is charged with one count of grand theft, a felony of the fourth degree.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    Jury begins deliberations in grand theft case
        Just before 1:30 p.m. Monday, a jury began deliberations in the case of a Hillsboro man charged with stealing a car from a Highland County resident and driving the vehicle to Kentucky.
     
    Shane Rhoads, who was represented by attorney Conrad Curren, is charged with one count of grand theft, a felony of the fourth degree.
  • In The News 7 May 2012
    Utilities, street and safety committees to meet Thursday
    The utilities committee of the Hillsboro City Council will meet Thursday, May 10 at 5 p.m., in the meeting room at the Hillsboro fire station, located at 204 North East Street.
  • In The News 6 May 2012
    Washington Township will not join fire district with Hillsboro
    The Washington Township Board of Trustees said that no definite decisions have been made for the future of their EMS and fire protection services, except that they will not be joining a proposed fire district with the city of Hillsboro.
  • In The News 6 May 2012
    Crews end search for reportedly missing kayaker
    Local and statewide emergency crews searched Rocky Fork Creek for over an hour Sunday afternoon after receiving a report of an alleged overturned kayak. However, following search and investigation, it is not believed that a person was actually missing in the water.

        Chief Bradley George of the Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District, and Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward said that crews responded to the areas of Seven Caves and the Highland Nature Sanctuary after receiving a report that a kayaker may have overturned into the rain-swollen creek at approximately 3:45 p.m.
  • In The News 6 May 2012
    PACCAR Medical Education Center sets record
    More than 1,200 medical professionals last year took advantage of educational programs at the PACCAR Medical Education Center – a record for the facility, which is becoming a destination for health care professionals.
  • In The News 5 May 2012
    Route 131 closed in Brown County
    State Route 131 in Brown County is now closed between U.S. 50 and U.S. 68 due to flooding, the Ohio Department of Transportation District 9 reported. In addition, S.R. 93, S.R. 139 and S.R. 140 in Jackson County remain closed due to high water.
  • In The News 5 May 2012
    Ohio auditor unveils online fraud report database
    An online database of fraud complaints against public offices goes live this week, according to Auditor of State Dave Yost. The web-based report system complements changes to Ohio law made last year by H.B. 66.
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