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Jacobs' attempted murder trial postponed

The trial of a Hillsboro man facing attempted murder charges has been continued following an unexpected death in the family of his attorney.
 The case has been continued to Aug. 31, according to the court.
Kennith Dale 'Kenny' Helton
Kennith Dale "Kenny" Helton, 74, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his residence.
Osborne gets 4 years for felonious assault
A Hillsboro man was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges that he assaulted a New Vienna man in front of three young juveniles, leaving the man with serious injuries.
Pike Lake Railroad Rendezvous set for July 16
The 11th annual Pike Lake State Park Railroad Rendezvous will be held Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Exhibitors will bring collections of railroad memorabilia, photos, models and memories pertaining to the DT&I, N&W, B&O, C&O and other railroads that influenced the economy and society of southern Ohio.
George R. Powell
George R. Powell, 78, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Heartland of Hillsboro.
HC Thunder ends season strong with three straight wins
The Highland County Thunder 15U Select team finished the regular season play strong with three straight victories.
2011 Post 129 Baseball Results
Listed are the 2011 Hillsboro Post 129 Baseball Results
2011 Post 129 Baseball Results
Listed are the 2011 Hillsboro Post 129 Baseball Results
Downed trees shut down Greenfield rail lines
The high winds and severe thunderstorms that rolled across Highland County Monday afternoon and night left damage in the area, including Greenfield, where trees fell across railroad lines, impeding shipments.
Supreme Court to decide if judge, commissioner have conflict of interest
The Supreme Court of the State of Ohio is reviewing if there is a conflict of interest if Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss presides over a local criminal case in which Highland County Commissioner Shane Wilkin was one of the victims.
 According to an affidavit for disqualification filed with the Supreme Court June 29 by attorney Susan Zurface Daniels on behalf of her client Casey Patton, because the Highland County Board of Commissioners decide budgetary matters for the court, there could be an appearance of bias.
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