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  • Hillsboro Planning Commission elects officers

    The Hillsboro Planning Commission met Tuesday evening, with the election of officers as the only major agenda item.
  • Father seeks information on missing child; HPD reports custody dispute
    The Hillsboro Police Department says that an allegation of a child abduction from a Hillsboro restaurant is not a criminal matter, but rather a custody dispute between two parents, and that the HPD does not consider it a missing child case. However, the attorney representing the child's father alleges they believe the child is in danger and are working through the court and with Ross County law enforcement to find her.
  • Horses rescued from rising flood waters

    Two horses were rescued by firefighters and volunteers from the rapidly rising waters of Rocky Fork Creek off State Route 247 Tuesday. 

    According to Marc Bayless, of Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, the Highland County Sheriff's Office had received phone calls reporting that the horses were penned in the area of rising water and were possibly in danger. 

  • Two Clinton County teens killed in I-71 crash
    Two Clinton County teens were killed in a weekend automobile accident on I-71 near the Fields Ertel Road exit.
  • Raymond James advisers meet Dr. Jeremy Siegel
    Rick O’Dell and Alan Carroll recently attended an economic event featuring Dr. Jeremy Siegel. Dr. Siegel is the Russell R. Palmer professor of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Bob McEwen to lead Ohio Republican Party?
    Former Hillsboro resident and Congressman Bob McEwen has been mentioned as a possible candidate to lead the Ohio Republican Party.
  • GOP primary to decide recorder candidate
    Maintaining the public’s records with professionalism and integrity, while displaying a dedication to customer services are qualities both candidates for Highland County recorder say are essential in being successful in the office. Republicans Richard Counter and Chad McConnaughey will face one another in the March 6 primary election.
  • Nation observes MLK Day of Service
    January 16 marks the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
  • Police Chief Wooten resigns from LPD; mayor disbands K-9 unit

    Lynchburg Chief of Police Brandon Wooten has submitted his resignation, and the village administration has disbanded the police force's K-9 unit due to financial difficulties. While some village residents spoke out against the decision, the village administration said it came down to a loss of funds from the state level, and voters' decision not to pass a safety levy. 

    Wooten, who has worked with the village for nearly 10 years, submitted his resignation during a meeting of the Lynchburg Village Council Thursday evening. 

  • Police Chief Wooten resigns from LPD; mayor disbands K-9 unit

    Lynchburg Chief of Police Brandon Wooten has submitted his resignation, and the village administration has disbanded the police force's K-9 unit due to financial difficulties. While some village residents spoke out against the decision, the village administration said it came down to a loss of funds from the state level, and voters' decision not to pass a safety levy. 

    Wooten, who has worked with the village for nearly 10 years, submitted his resignation during a meeting of the Lynchburg Village Council Thursday evening. 

  • One member resigns from Board of DD; status of other members pending
    The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities is potentially facing three open seats on the board. At least one board member has given his official resignation.
  • Jury finds Hillsboro man guilty of misdemeanor assault
    After deliberating for nearly five hours, a jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court found a Hillsboro man guilty of misdemeanor assault.
  • Strickland attends Pence kickoff event

    Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland helped Hillsboro resident Pete Pence officially kick off his campaign Thursday night to be Ohio's 91st District Representative. 

    Held at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge, Strickland said that he was told that in attendance at the event were Democrats, Republicans and Tea Party members. 

  • Strickland attends Pence kickoff event

    Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland helped Hillsboro resident Pete Pence officially kick off his campaign Thursday night to be Ohio's 91st District Representative. 

    Held at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge, Strickland said that he was told that in attendance at the event were Democrats, Republicans and Tea Party members. 

  • Ohio Medicaid seeking bids from qualified managed care organizations
    The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced today that it has issued a request for applications (RFA) from qualified managed care organizations interested in providing service to Ohioans enrolled in Medicaid.
  • Leesburg Chiropractic holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
    Leesburg Chiropractic, 4 E. Main Street, Leesburg, (937) 780-BACK (2225) is now open for new patients.
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