Jim Reynolds assumed the interim presidency at Wilmington College Monday (Aug. 1).
He succeeds Dan DiBiasio, WC’s second longest serving president, who has moved to Ada, Ohio, where he became Ohio Northern University’s new president, also on Aug. 1.

Marilyn Geese (left) and Margaret Van Frank share a laugh Sunday at the Highland House Museum in Hillsboro during a celebration for Van Frank's years of service to the Highland County Historical Society as its director.

I have always had a special place in my heart for Greenfield and Edward Lee McClain High School. I believe every young person that attended this school has a great love and respect for it. We were fortunate to have had that privilege and honor. There is not another school in the country that can compare to it. I am concerned: if Greenfield continues this "downslide," what will happen with our beloved Edward Lee McClain High School in the future?

A Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested and charged with menacing, according to the Hillsboro Municipal Court. Court records indicate that Mark W. Middleton, 42, of Hillsboro was charged with menacing, a fourth-degree misdemeanor, following an incident on July 28 in Clay Township.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha has a lot on his mind this week about the NFL, high school football and other local aspects of the sports scene.

American Electric Power (AEP) residential customers will experience a significant rate increase if the pending electric security plan is approved for Columbus Southern Power and Ohio Power, the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) said in recent testimony.

The Hillsboro FFA Chapter made an appearance at the 2011 Festival of the Bells with their float.

There will be a family block party at the old school park in Lynchburg from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6.

Robert Arthur Dolph, 84, of Hillsboro, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Heartland of Hillsboro.