Greenfield finance director Karen Daniels has resigned, effectively immediately, according to Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop.
  Bishop told The Highland County Press that Daniels handed in her resignation Monday, and spoke with her regarding her decision. Bishop said Daniels did not specify why she was resigning, but indicated it was something she needed to do personally.

Greenfield resident Richard Counter was sworn in Monday afternoon as the Highland County Recorder.
  Highland County Common Pleas Court Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Kevin Greer administered the oath of office to Counter, and said that he had big shoes to fill in following Ike Hodson in office, but he is sure Counter is up to the task.

The 2011 Fenton Art Bell has arrived, and bells will be sold on Saturday, May 21 and Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. - noon. During these dates, bells will be sold only to collectors who purchased the 2010 bell.

The 2011 Fenton Art Bell has arrived, and bells will be sold on Saturday, May 21 and Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. - noon. During these dates, bells will be sold only to collectors who purchased the 2010 bell.

Audience members are invited to bring their own “trifles” (canned goods and non-perishables) to the performance. All donations will be given to the local charity, Samaritan Outreach Services. In return for donations, each person will receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize during the raffle at the conclusion of the talk-back session.

On Thursday, May 12 at 10:41, it was reported to the Hillsboro Police Department that there were suspicious materials placed in a dumpster off the 100 block of S. West Street.

Columbus Crew Stadium and the Ohio State Fair officials have announced that Brad Paisley will be playing Crew Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 7, the closing night of the 2011 Ohio State Fair. The 2011 Ohio State Fair will take place July 27 - August 7.

Mrs. Sara Watts of Greenfield has established a scholarship for Fairfield High School graduates in memory of her husband, David A. Watts.  The 2011 scholarship was given to Kate Jones who plans to attend Wilmington College and major in psychology.

Governor John R. Kasich and Chancellor Jim Petro have announced the appointment of State Senator Gary Cates as Senior Vice Chancellor for the division of Innovation and Enterprise Development at the Ohio Board of Regents.

The Highland County Pilots Association will hold a Young Eagles Day on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., as part of EAA’s on-going program to introduce young people to aviation.

A new study by Connect Ohio shows businesses with broadband have a clear advantage in revenue and thus potential job creation over businesses without it.

Winners of the 2011 Stamp Out Hunger coloring contest, sponsored by area post offices, have been announced by Hillsboro Postmaster Curtis Pegram.

Winners of the 2011 Stamp Out Hunger coloring contest, sponsored by area post offices, have been announced by Hillsboro Postmaster Curtis Pegram.

Third District Rep. Mike Turner has written a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressing his “strong support for taking action to address the political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”