This season, the Post 129 Legion team has had a way of winning close games late, and that was no different Wednesday in both games of a doubleheader against the Chillicothe Capitals, with both victories coming in walk-off form.

This season, the Post 129 Legion team has had a way of winning close games late, and that was no different Wednesday in both games of a doubleheader against the Chillicothe Capitals, with both victories coming in walk-off form.

On Tuesday, Hillsboro made up their extra-inning tied game with Chillicothe Post 757, but it was a loss, though they did gain a big win in the ensuing game, defeating Post 757, 14-13 at Mary Lou Patton Park.

"I don't think a replacement levy will pass in this economy. People are going to look at this as a new tax (which it is). You're talking about doubling the amount people will pay. I don't think it will go through." – Commissioner Tom Horst

Stephen A. "Peanut" Barcus, 17, of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton as the result of an auto accident.

Khristopher Ballard, O.D., received his doctorate in optometry from The Ohio State University. During his optometric education, Dr. Ballard completed internships within The OSU College of Optometry, including pediatrics, low vision, ocular disease and contact lenses.

Assistant Highland County Prosecutor Molly Bolek was sworn in Wednesday by Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins.
 Bolek said she looks forward to returning home to Highland County where she will serve the local community.
  "I am excited to work in Highland County," Bolek said. "I like to give back, and I am glad to be able to serve in the community where I grew up."