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In The News 30 May 2010

Extension Office reducing hours of operation

Due to budget and staff reductions, effective Monday, June 7, the Ohio State University Extension Highland County normal office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., according to a news release from Rose Fisher Merkowitz. The office will be closed on Friday.

In The News 30 May 2010

Poll: Strickland, Fisher hold slim leads over Kasich, Portman

A new Ohio Poll shows Democratic incumbent Gov. Ted Strickland holds a 5-point lead over GOP challenger John Kasich. In the race for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher leads Republican and former southern Ohio Congressman Rob Portman by a single point.

In The News 28 May 2010

Highland-134 will remain closed north of Buford; Culvert replacement project on tap this summer

Following a culvert collapse on state Route 134 in Highland County, it has been determined that the route will remain closed until a construction project to replace the structure is completed this summer.

In The News 28 May 2010

Security, investments on county agenda at commissioners' meeting

Highland County commissioners convened Wednesday on the 103rd anniversary of the birth of John Wayne and continued to demonstrate their True Grit for a balanced budget.

In The News 27 May 2010

Brown County sheriff says lion may be loose

The Brown County Sheriff's Office is warning residents that there may be a mountain lion on the loose.

In The News 27 May 2010

Lewis, Lach guest speakers for Board of Realtors

Hillsboro City Auditor Gary Lewis and former Ohio RPAC (Realtors Political Action Committee) chairperson and National Association of Realtors RPAC Hall of Fame member Barbara Lach were the guest speakers Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Highland County Board of Realtors, at the Highland County Senior Citizen Center.

In The News 27 May 2010

Lewis, Lach guest speakers for Board of Realtors

Hillsboro City Auditor Gary Lewis and former Ohio RPAC (Realtors Political Action Committee) chairperson and National Association of Realtors RPAC Hall of Fame member Barbara Lach were the guest speakers Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Highland County Board of Realtors, at the Highland County Senior Citizen Center.

In The News 26 May 2010

House Armed Services Committee adopts Turner initiative on defense bill

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Michael R. Turner (OH-Centerville) has successfully included language in the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act which seeks improvements for international humanitarian demining initiatives.

In The News 26 May 2010

Insurance director accepts surrender of Lynchburg agent's license

COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson has announced that the department accepted the surrender of the resident insurance license of Ernest Soale of Lynchburg for alleged violations of Ohio insurance law.

In The News 26 May 2010

Haire Bohmer Wealth Management Group opens Hillsboro office

Haire Bohmer Wealth Management Group, LLC celebrated the grand opening of the newest office at 100 S. High Street, Suite 201 in Hillsboro with a Chamber ribbon cutting celebration.

In The News 25 May 2010

Appeals court rules in favor of village of Blanchester in zoning dispute

The Twelfth District Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision of the Clinton County Common Pleas Court granting judgment to the Village of Blanchester without a trial in a lawsuit involving a zoning dispute.

In The News 25 May 2010

County unemployment rate drops to 17.1 percent

The jobless rate decreased in 87 of Ohio's 88 counties in April, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, with Highland County's rate down to 17.1 percent, dropping more than a percent from March's estimate of 18.3 percent.

In The News 25 May 2010

State Route 247 now open in Adams County after accident

State Route 247 was closed in Adams County Tuesday morning (May 25) due to an accident, but has re-opened.

In The News 25 May 2010

Report: Manufacturer may bring 1,000 jobs to central Ohio

The WSJ said the company "will use Chinese technology to produce automotive-grade lithium-ion batteries for an all-electric car the U.S. company plans to launch in California later this year. The deal is a rare example of a U.S. auto maker having to tap a Chinese company for high technology. Another unusual facet of the venture is the creation of manufacturing jobs both in China and the U.S.

In The News 24 May 2010

SR 134 remains closed due to flash flooding damage

State Route 134 in Highland County remains closed north of Buford due to collapsed culvert that occurred as a result of flash flooding.

In The News 24 May 2010

Second ARRA-funded project on tap in Adams County

CHILLICOTHE - Preliminary operations are under way for a second American Recovery and Reinvestment Act transportation project in Adams County, as contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation prepare to resurface a portion of County Road 70 near West Union.