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In The News 8 October 2011

Former Ohio principal and athletic director admits to theft in special audit

In an interview with then-High School Principal Kevin Liptrap in October 2010, he admitted to taking money from deposits. On November 22, 2010, the Auditor of State’s office initiated a special audit to review revenue collections and deposits to and disbursements from the district’s athletic department account from August 15, 2006 through October 5, 2010. 

In The News 7 October 2011

Mayoral candidates Hastings, Levo highlight Oct. 10 AAUW forum

Hillsboro candidates for mayor Drew Hastings and John Levo have confirmed their participation in the annual AAUW Candidates and Issues Forum. This year’s forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 (Columbus Day) at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

In The News 7 October 2011

Mayoral candidates Hastings, Levo highlight Oct. 10 AAUW forum

Hillsboro candidates for mayor Drew Hastings and John Levo have confirmed their participation in the annual AAUW Candidates and Issues Forum. This year’s forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 (Columbus Day) at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

In The News 6 October 2011

Defendant pleads in drug trafficking case

A Greenfield woman who was charged with 11 counts in an alleged heroin trafficking case has pleaded guilty in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

In The News 6 October 2011

South Carolina man sentenced to 5 years for aggravated robbery

A South Carolina man who said that he robbed the Hillsboro Days Inn at knifepoint in order to get money for his children has been sentenced to five years in prison.

In The News 6 October 2011

Commissioners, EMA director plan new direction

Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeremy Shaffer met with Jim Lyle of Highland County Homeland Security and Emergency Management during their Oct. 5 board meeting. Lyle presented a proposal for appointments to the Highland County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and provided an update on the local EMA.

In The News 5 October 2011

Victim/witness program volunteers honored at banquet

The Highland County Prosecuting Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Program honored the work and dedication of its volunteers Wednesday during an appreciation banquet.

In The News 5 October 2011

1 killed in crash involving Paint Valley school bus

One person was killed and others were injured Wednesday in a crash involving a Paint Valley Local Schools bus.
The Ross County Sheriff's Office told The Highland County Press that the driver of a car involved in the crash with the bus was killed, and that several others were injured.

In The News 5 October 2011

6 defendants left in pattern of corrupt activities case

A Greenfield woman who was charged in an engaging in a pattern of corrupt activities case has pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking in heroin.

In The News 5 October 2011

Schober pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide

A Batavia man charged pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide Wednesday in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

In The News 5 October 2011

Colony to host international music series

The Colony Theatre will host an International Music Series presentation featuring Mauvais Sort. The performance will be on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and is sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council.

In The News 5 October 2011

Judge Coss to speak at RFL Alliance Oct. 11

Rocky Fork Lake residents are invited to a public meeting on home security Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rocky Fork Activity Center off North Shore Drive.

In The News 4 October 2011

259 jobs coming to air park WATCH THE VIDEO

With the announcement of 259 jobs coming to the Wilmington Air Park, state and local elected officials said Tuesday that the sun is starting to come up over the horizon after a dark period of job loss and economic uncertainty in Clinton County and surrounding areas.

In The News 4 October 2011

Conaway earns ninth degree black-belt Grand Master status

Master Al Conaway, a resident of South Salem, was recently promoted to the very high rank of ninth degree black-belt Grand Master before a packed house attending the ceremony at the Bushi-Do Karate School. Conaway has achieved the second-highest rank in karate in the world.

In The News 4 October 2011

Early voting begins Oct. 4

Starting Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Highland County Board of Elections office will be open for early in-office absentee voting.

In The News 4 October 2011

Great Ohioans sought for 2012 award

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and Capitol Square Foundation are seeking nominations for the “Great Ohioan” Award to commemorate special Ohioans who have played a significant role in an event or series of events of lasting significance in World, American or Ohio history.