Greenfield historian George Foltz is pictured by a recent display of local historical photographs at Greenfield's Community Markets on Jefferson Street. Foltz donated the prints, that include Johnny Paycheck photos, McClain High School reunion photos, the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railway – which was purchased by Henry Ford in 1920 – and other photos and stories.

Greenfield historian George Foltz is pictured by a recent display of local historical photographs at Greenfield's Community Markets on Jefferson Street. Foltz donated the prints, that include Johnny Paycheck photos, McClain High School reunion photos, the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railway – which was purchased by Henry Ford in 1920 – and other photos and stories.

A Highland County man was sentenced to four years in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and selling it as scrap metal, and to vandalizing the Highland County Justice Center while he was in custody.
  Kyle Smallwood was arrested in June after he allegedly stole a metal grain cart, a generator, a Caterpillar trailer and other items from five individuals who live in Highland County. On Monday, he pleaded guilty to a bill of information on charges including five counts of receiving stolen property, felonies of the fifth degree, and vandalism.

The Hillsboro City Council has had the first reading of an ordinance that, if passed, will increase sewer rates 15 percent over three years.
  During council's regular meeting Monday, utilities committee members Dave Shoemaker, chairperson, and Bonnie Parr told council that they were at an impasse on making a recommendation on that matter.

The Hillsboro Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, in conjunction with WVNU-FM and The Highland County Press, will hold the annual AAUW Candidates Forum Monday, Oct. 10 at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Caroline Marshall, 69, of Lynchburg, died Sunday evening July 10, 2011 at the home of her daughter near Pricetown, Ohio.

The Highland County Junior Fair queen contest will be held Sept. 3, 2011 prior to the start of the Highland County Fair. Any girl who is a member of a Junior Fair organization, age 15-19, may apply.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners are awaiting an opinion from the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine regarding the next appointment to the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities.