The Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District is actively seeking local residents to join its team of paid on call (volunteer) firefighters/EMTs and is actively seeking applications for the position of part-time firefighter.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a high wind warning which is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26 until 8 p.m. this evening. Strong winds will develop ahead of an approaching cold front, the NWS said. Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching 60 mph are expected. A tornado watch is also in effect for Highland and surrounding counties.

harges have been filed with the Ohio Election Commission accusing Ted Strickland’s campaign of deliberately and knowingly lying about John Kasich’s record in support of gun owners’ rights and the Second Amendment. The charges were filed by Rep. Danny Bubp (R-West Union), a life member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) with an A+ rating who was endorsed by the NRA in this year’s election, said a news release from Kasich campaign press secretary Rob Nichols.

With only eight days until Election Day and races tight in Ohio and across the country, the AFL-CIO released its final round of mail to union members today as the Ohio Labor 2010 program shifts into get-out-the-vote efforts. The GOTV mailing is the largest mailing to union members of the election, with 10 million pieces going out to union members in states across the country.

Jim Baer, President and CEO of Highland District Hospital, credits talented, caring and dedicated employees and a team effort toward service excellence with the hospital's ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. He said, "I am so proud of the staff and their accomplishments as we continue to strive for excellence in patient care."

All Highland County Fire units have responded to a brush fire in the 6000 block of East New Market Road.

According to the Highland County Sheriff's Office, the call reporting the fire came in at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday. 

The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Paint Creek Joint Fire and EMS, Leesburg North Joint Fire and EMS, Mowrystown Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department, Brush Creek Fire Department and Winchester Fire Department have all responded to the scene with manpower, brush units and tanker trucks. Lynchburg fire department is doing station coverage, but is also responding to an emergency run in their area. 

All Highland County Fire units have responded to a brush fire in the 6000 block of East New Market Road.

According to the Highland County Sheriff's Office, the call reporting the fire came in at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday. 

The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Paint Creek Joint Fire and EMS, Leesburg North Joint Fire and EMS, Mowrystown Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department, Brush Creek Fire Department and Winchester Fire Department have all responded to the scene with manpower, brush units and tanker trucks. Lynchburg fire department is doing station coverage, but is also responding to an emergency run in their area.

All Highland County Fire units have responded to a brush fire in the 6000 block of East New Market Road.

According to the Highland County Sheriff's Office, the call reporting the fire came in at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday. 

The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Paint Creek Joint Fire and EMS, Leesburg North Joint Fire and EMS, Mowrystown Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department, Brush Creek Fire Department and Winchester Fire Department have all responded to the scene with manpower, brush units and tanker trucks. Lynchburg fire department is doing station coverage, but is also responding to an emergency run in their area.

A special meeting of the Lynchburg Village Council has been called for 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 in the Village Building on Main Street in Lynchburg.