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.

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 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.

Highland County Board of Commissioners President Shane Wilkin testified Wednesday before the State Senate of Ohio's finance committee, speaking about the drastic cuts local governments are facing, particularly in the area of social services.
 Wilkin, a member of the human services committee of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, was asked to testify on behalf of the association regarding cuts that agencies such as county Job and Family Services are enduring, while serving a greater number of clients.

Highland County Prosecutor Jim Grandey has announced his retirement, effective May 31. Grandey said that personal reasons and state pension changes prompted the decision. He also wants to spend more time with his grandchildren.
 A letter dated May 16 to Highland County Auditor Bill Fawley from Grandey stated, "This is to notify you that for personal reasons, I will be retiring as Highland County Prosecuting Attorney as of the close of business May 31, 2011.

The city of Hillsboro has proclaimed May 20-27 as Buddy Poppy Week, commemorating the annual fundraiser of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9094.