• In The News 20 October 2011

    Hillsboro school board discusses athletic facility improvements, 5-year forecast

    The Hillsboro City Schools are in the process of applying for grant funding to install lighting at the soccer field and potentially install a track at the new high school.
  • In The News 19 October 2011
    Supreme Court holds session in Highland County WATCH THE VIDEO
    The Supreme Court of the State of Ohio met in the Highland County Common Pleas Courtroom Wednesday, for its 62nd off-site session.
      Prior to hearing oral arguments on three separate criminal cases and one civil case, the justices addressed students from Hillsboro High School. The students were permitted to ask questions to the judges, and they then observed the first argument before the court.
  • In The News 19 October 2011
    Jerry Haag Motors, Walmart, Meals On Wheels partner with Community Action
    Walmart and the Meals On Wheels Association of America have teamed up with Highland County Community Action Organization and Jerry Haag Motors to help feed senior citizens of Highland County.
  • In The News 19 October 2011
    Hillsboro man arrested on burglary charge
    A 27-year-old Hillsboro man has been arrested after a report of a burglary at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
  • In The News 18 October 2011
    Resident addresses Greenfield council on cemetery issues
    The Greenfield Village Council will examine ordinances regarding the Greenfield Cemetery after an area woman asked that the city not force her to remove a memorial bench from her son's grave site.
  • In The News 18 October 2011
    Board of elections preps for Nov. 8
    With the Nov. 8 general election two weeks away, the Highland County Board of Elections said that preparations and poll worker training are ongoing, but that they expect a relatively typical election night.
      Steve Witham, of the Highland County Board of Elections, said that just over 300 voters have turned out since early voting began on Oct. 4.
  • In The News 18 October 2011
    Culvert replacement prompts detour on SR 124
    CLINTON COUNTY – Culvert replacement will require closing State Route 124, west of the Highland/Clinton county line, from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Greenfield schools honors scholar, athletes
    The Greenfield Exempted Village Schools Board of Education honored scholars and athletes Monday for achievements and honors made on the playing field, and in the classroom.
      Senior Sam Henry was honored Monday by the board of education for being named a National Merit Scholar.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Greenfield schools honors scholar, athletes
    The Greenfield Exempted Village Schools Board of Education honored scholars and athletes Monday for achievements and honors made on the playing field, and in the classroom.
      Senior Sam Henry was honored Monday by the board of education for being named a National Merit Scholar.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Prosecutor's office completing investigation into McClain 'puncture' incident
    The Highland County Prosecutor's Office is anticipating completing an investigation into whether or not charges will be filed against a Washington C.H. teen in connection the alleged "puncture" incident following a September Washington C.H. High School vs. Greenfield McClain High School football game.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Tickets still available for Supreme Court session
    The Highland County Common Pleas Court has space for additional members of the public to attend the 11:05 a.m. session of the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday. Anyone desiring to attend must have a ticket to enter.  They can be picked up during regular business hours Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Court is closed from noon until 1:00  p.m. 
    For more information, contact the court at (937) 393-2422
    The Highland County Common Pleas Court has space for additional members of the public to attend the 11:05 a.m. session of the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday. Anyone desiring to attend must have a ticket to enter.  They can be picked up during regular business hours Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Court is closed from noon until 1:00  p.m. 
    For more information, contact the court at (937) 393-2422.

  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Supreme Court holds local session Wednesday; judge examines courthouse history WATCH THE VIDEO
    When the justices of the Supreme Court of the state of Ohio take the bench on Oct. 19 in the Highland County Court of Common Pleas for a special off-site session, the cases heard will become another chapter in the history of a building that has served the people of Highland County for nearly 180 years.
     Construction of the courthouse began in 1832 and was completed in 1834, and cost a total of $6,666.66.
  • In The News 16 October 2011
    Audrey Bolte of Batavia crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012
    Audrey Bolte of Batavia was crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012 on Oct. 15 at the Vern Riffe Center For the Arts in Portsmouth. She will represent Ohio in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.
  • In The News 15 October 2011
    Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to require drug testing for certain public officials
    House Bill 343 requires drug and alcohol testing for statewide elected officials, legislators, JobsOhio board members and recipients of federal corporate bailout money (Troubled Asset Relief Program). Hillsboro Independent candidate for mayor John Levo announced in his opening comments at the Oct. 10 AAUW Candidates and Issues Forum: "I am willing to take a drug test any time."
  • In The News 15 October 2011
    Sasha Lawwell crowned McClain homecoming queen
    During pregame festivities, 2011 McClain homecoming queen Sasha Lawwell received her crown.
  • In The News 14 October 2011
    Bainbridge mobile home fire ruled as arson
    A Thursday morning mobile home fire in Bainbridge has been ruled arson, according to the Fire Marshal's Office of the State of Ohio.
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