On Tuesday, May 24, Congressman Mike Turner announced that Clinton County has received the designation as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) in the Small Business Administration's program. This initiative helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities.
HCSO Officer Scott Cooper explained to Hastings and West that both parties needed to cease contact with one another to prevent any further problems. The officer said if any further problems arise, the sheriff's office would pursue criminal charges.
Jerry Haag Motors has announced it is going to bat for baseball fans in Highland County through Chevrolet’s “Diamonds and Dreams” program. Jerry Haag Motors encourages residents to register now online at www.chevybaseball.com for a chance to win one of the 100 prizes available.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine opened the 20th annual Two Days in May Conference, bringing together the dedicated men and women who help victims of crime. This nationally recognized victim advocacy conference works to continually improve the services offered to crime victims and discover new ways to help.
Two Greenfield men were arrested Friday following an alleged overnight break-in at the Buckeye Hills Country Club in Southeast Fayette County. Law enforcement agencies from three counties were involved in the location and apprehension of suspects and stolen items.
The Highland County Republican Central Committee has announced that it is now accepting resumés for the position of Highland County Prosecuting Attorney.
The Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss denied a motion to suppress an alleged confession from a Hillsboro man who police say admitted to shooting a neighbor in the face in December 2010.
The Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under or persons over 18 who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled.
“I am telling you, this is what needs to be done to get the job done. If you guys want to break it down and do it differently, I’ll have to accept that. But I am telling you, we need to do this.” – Betty Bishop
Highland County Board of Elections Director Kate Cameron has announced her retirement, effective June 30. Cameron, a Democrat, has been the director for approximately three years and had replaced former Republican director Terry Washburn.
Highland County commissioners addressed the relocation of Highland County Children Services to the Department of Job and Family Services at their May 18 meeting.
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education approved the district's five-year forecast this week, and while the current financial status is sound, district leaders say that with the pending state budget, the financial future is uncertain.
