Their tenacity helped define the Greatest Generation and their valor fortified all who served during World War II. As a Nation, we look to December 7, 1941, to draw strength from the example set by these patriots and to honor all who have sacrificed for our freedoms.

Their tenacity helped define the Greatest Generation and their valor fortified all who served during World War II. As a Nation, we look to December 7, 1941, to draw strength from the example set by these patriots and to honor all who have sacrificed for our freedoms.

Hillsboro resident Kay Ayres, who serves as vice-chair of the Ohio Republican Party and chairs the Highland County GOP, has sent a pointed message to Ohio Gov. John Kasich and House Speaker William Batchelder regarding state GOP chairman Kevin DeWine.

Hillsboro resident Kay Ayres, who serves as vice-chair of the Ohio Republican Party and chairs the Highland County GOP, has sent a pointed message to Ohio Gov. John Kasich and House Speaker William Batchelder regarding state GOP chairman Kevin DeWine.

During an official recount Monday, incumbent Patrick Hagen was declared the winner in the race for Fairfield Township Fiscal officer, voiding the need for a tie-breaking coin toss.
  Last week, the official count of the Nov. 8 general election by the Highland County Board of Elections resulted in a 468-468 tie between incumbent Patrick Hagen and challenger Tracy Evans. Ohio law says that tied races are to be decided by a coin toss, or the drawing of cards or straws.

An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the facility, inside the Adena Medical Center. Enter through the center’s West Entrance.

Ohio lawmakers have a Wednesday, Dec. 7 deadline to have new districts in place for the 2012 congressional election and avoid the anticipated expense of $15 million if two 2012 primaries are necessary.

Volunteers for Christmas Free sponsored by Good News Gathering and 937 Ministries were busy Saturday, Dec. 3 sorting donations at the Southern State Community College parking lot.

Highland County Board of Commissioners President Shane Wilkin, accompanied by his wife, Kristy, and their daughters, Piper and Parker, filed his petitions to run for re-election on Dec. 1. Wilkin, a Republican, is completing his first term as a county commissioner.