Three members of the Highland County Fair Board expressed serious concerns with the board's most recent AEP electric bill during the Feb. 15 meeting of the Highland County Board of  Commissioners. Fair Board members Jon Holbrook, Nathan Cook and Mark Baldwin presented the board's most recent AEP invoice for the Highland County Fairgrounds. Previous charges had totaled $3,473.08 and were paid on Jan. 24. The latest statement, with a due date of March 2, reflects a total amount due of $15,616.48.

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Ohio 17th District Sen. Dave Daniels as director of the Department of Agriculture.
  Daniels did not immediately return called placed by The Highland County Press seeking comment.

The Lynchburg Village Council has voted to transfer their K-9 unit to the Greenfield Police Department.
 Council met for their regular session last week and voted 5-1 to transfer the program, with council member James Flowers voting against the transfer.

The Highland County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the First United Methodist Church, 133 East Walnut St. in Hillsboro.

State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) was named “Legislator of the Year” by the club, “American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE)” at their annual legislative seminar.

After voting to approve the 2012 budget, the Hillsboro City Council passed a resolution officially objecting to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission for allowing "deferred costs" to be charged in 2012 to AEP customers, resulting in "unconscionable" bills, and requesting a reversal of its decisions.
 The legislation also allows for Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings to take "all legal action necessary" to make the city's position known.

The Hillsboro City Council has voted to authorize Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings to enter into an agreement with area townships for fire and EMS coverage at $27 per person. The trustees must still consider and approve the contract before it is finalized.
 During Monday's regular February meeting, when the resolution was presented, Council President Lee Koogler asked if there were any questions or discussion on the part of council. Council did not respond, and Koogler asked for a vote.

Lt. Col. Dr. Brad Wenstrup will be the guest speaker of the Highland County TEA Party at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. The event will be at the Hi-TEC Center on North High Street in Hillsboro. Wenstrup is a Republican candidate for Ohio's Second Congressional District.

Ohio Department of Transportation District 9 crews continue efforts Saturday to clear state and federal highways of snow and ice.

Because of everything they have gone through, Heather Gibson, said they were grateful for the trip. It not only allowed Lauryn the opportunity to live out a dream, but it was a trip that her younger sisters could enjoy as well. 'Everyone was so friendly. The hotel staff members always remembered the girls’ names. It was 85 degrees the entire time, and they got to feed sting rays and sea turtles by hand.'

Because of everything they have gone through, Heather Gibson, said they were grateful for the trip. It not only allowed Lauryn the opportunity to live out a dream, but it was a trip that her younger sisters could enjoy as well. 'Everyone was so friendly. The hotel staff members always remembered the girls’ names. It was 85 degrees the entire time, and they got to feed sting rays and sea turtles by hand.'