Thomas Barrett was born in 1757 in Ireland, the son of Edvardi and Maria Barrett. It is not known when he immigrated to America, as a child with his parents or as a young adult on his own.

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

The Supreme Court of Ohio has permanently disbarred a Gallia County attorney who was convicted of theft after stealing more than $225,000 from an estate he administered.

To my fellow American men, be proactive. Let this Men’s Health Month serve as a reminder to get your screenings, schedule your checkups, and make your health a priority in your life.

Paul Dane, chairman of Vermont's Republican Party, said Sanders is out of touch with ordinary state citizens. "There's an incredible disconnect between the average working Vermonter, who would never dream of being on a private jet – let alone making it through the Burlington airport without a hassle – and Senator Sanders flying around the country on private planes," Dane told The Center Square in an interview.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard updates June 3 on a variety of new and ongoing county activities, including a new program offered by the Sheriff’s Office, plus progress on a Revolutionary War memorial, grant projects and the purchase of AEDs for county buildings.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, the club and league announced today. The award is given annually to the NHL’s “top defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.” The other finalists for 2025-26 were Colorado’s Cale Makar and Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin.

As election season kicks into full swing, a new poll of Ohio lawmakers shows an insider look at their predictions for the outcomes of the November midterm elections in Ohio.

One week after accepting land bank administrator Jason Johansen’s resignation, the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank board) agreed to work with Johansen through the end of the year.