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In The News 9 September 2010

Man charged with attempted assault on law enforcement with firearm bound over to grand jury

A South Salem man facing three second-degree felony charges of attempted assault of a police officer with a firearm has been bound over to Highland County Common Pleas Court for presentation to a grand jury.

In The News 9 September 2010

Thousands flock to fair for free admission Wednesday WATCH THE VIDEO

Thousands of area residents flocked to the Highland County Fair Wednesday for free admittance.
Fair board president Dave Stratton said that due to the economic hardships, the board felt that everyone deserved to have some fun.
Attendance is up from last year, he said, which saw more than 60,000 people through general admission.
Livestock sales began Wednesday night, with the sales of market barrow and goats.

In The News 9 September 2010

SSCC board approves 14 percent faculty contract increase; insurance concessions bring actual increase to 11 percent

The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees voted 8-0 to approve a three-year contract between the college and the faculty's Southern State Education Association. With step increases, the contract is an increase of just over 14 percent. However, due to an "unprecedented concession" made by the faculty regarding insurance benefits, the increase is actually around 11 percent.

In The News 8 September 2010

City ordered to pay nearly $10,000 in attorney fees for Parker Hotel owner

Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss has ruled that the city of Hillsboro must pay nearly $10,000 in attorney fees for Jack Hope regarding the litigation between the city and Hope, owner of the Parker Hotel.

In The News 8 September 2010

Greenfield Police Reports

In The News 8 September 2010

Smith sentenced to three years for unlawful sexual contact with minor

A Dodson Township man who pleaded guilty in July to unlawful sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Nicholas A. Smith, 31, was indicted May 4 by a grand jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court on one count of sexual battery, a felony of the third degree. On July 23 he pleaded guilty to a bill of particulars on the sexual contact charge, a felony of the third degree.

In The News 8 September 2010

Section of Route 134 closed in Highland County

State Route 134 in Highland County has been closed due to downed trees and power lines, the Ohio Department of Transportation reported early this morning.

In The News 7 September 2010

Second Tour de Farm to traverse Clinton County countryside

Tour de Farm, a fundraising bicycling event benefiting Grow Food, Grow Hope, will traverse pastoral areas of Clinton County Sunday, Sept. 26, beginning at 9 a.m.

In The News 7 September 2010

Court grants defense motion to exclude regarding accelerant testimony in Coonrod case WATCH THE VIDEO

Judge Rocky Coss has ruled in favor of the defense regarding a pretrial motion in limine to exclude evidence from a canine search in proceedings in the capital murder case of Wesley Coonrod.

An evidentiary hearing was held on the motion, and several other matters, Tuesday in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

In The News 7 September 2010

Greenfield Police Reports

Greenfield Police Reports, Sept. 3-6, 2010

In The News 7 September 2010

Labor Day crowd packs fair WATCH THE VIDEO

A Labor Day crowd packed the midways and filled the booths Monday at the Highland County Fair.

Leesburg resident Blake Adams, whose family raises cattle on their farm, was busy washing her cow in preparation for showing. Blake told The Highland County Press that she has a better calf than she did last year and she hopes to win the showman competition.

While Blake was focused on her 4-H activities, other area residents were busy occupying the rides, playing games and strolling through the exhibition buildings.

In The News 7 September 2010

Labor Day crowd packs fair

A Labor Day crowd packed the midways and filled the booths Monday at the Highland County Fair.

Leesburg resident Blake Adams, whose family raises cattle on their farm, was busy washing her cow in preparation for showing. Blake told The Highland County Press that she has a better calf than she did last year and she hopes to win the showman competition.

While Blake was focused on her 4-H activities, other area residents were busy occupying the rides, playing games and strolling through the exhibition buildings.

In The News 6 September 2010

Area residents represent at state fair

Highland County was well-represented at the Ohio State Fair this summer, with the following area residents participating and bringing home awards. Pictured are Tori Walker, Brenna Simmons, Mackenzie Creek, Ben Rhoads, Kelsy Clinton, Tiffany Satterfield, Ali Powers and Michael Gunderman.

In The News 6 September 2010

Area residents represent at state fair

Highland County was well-represented at the Ohio State Fair this summer, with the following area residents participating and bringing home awards. Pictured are Tori Walker, Brenna Simmons, Mackenzie Creek, Ben Rhoads, Kelsy Clinton, Tiffany Satterfield, Ali Powers and Michael Gunderman.

In The News 6 September 2010

Poll shows Kasich leads Strickland; Portman leads Fisher

According to a recent Rasmussen Poll (www.rasmussenreports.com), Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) trails his Republican challenger, John Kasich, by eight points in his bid for re-election.

In The News 6 September 2010

Overlook Retreat Banquet Center at Rocky Fork opens under new management

The Overlook Retreat Banquet Center at the East Shore of Rocky Fork Lake is under new management.