Chatfield College and Southern State Community College recently signed articulation agreements with Mount Vernon Nazarene University-Cincinnati. The agreement facilitates the transfer of their associate degree graduates into MVNU’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) said he was encouraged by the announcement today that PAS Technologies has signed a long term contract with Pratt Whitney to refurbish aircraft engines.

An exhibition featuring “plein air” artist Joanne Edwards is currently on display in the Learning Resources Center (LRC) of Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia. The exhibition will be available for viewing throughout spring quarter. The art term “plein air” refers to a style of painting produced outdoors in natural light.

PAS Technologies Inc. has announced that Daniel Boggs has been appointed general manager of the company’s gas turbine engine component service and manufacturing center in Hillsboro, effective March 30, 2011, according to report by Aircraft Maintenance Technology, www.amtonline.com.

ALTRUSAPOLOOZA, a fund-raising yard sale for the Highland County Altrusa, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the former Highland Enterprise lumberyard on West Main Street in Hillsboro. There will be unique treasures, classy clothes, jewelry, purses, shoes, furniture, books, toys, collectibles and much, much more quality merchandise.

It’s because if you send another Hillsboro "In-Crowder” to the mayor’s office, the relationship between the city and county residents and the quality of life in Hillsboro and Highland County is doomed to get even worse. Please go vote in the mayoral primary May 3. The more voters, the better our chances.

An Ohio Senate committee has OK'd legislation to allow Ohio residents with a state concealed carry license to carry guns into bars and restaurants – with the stipulation that they do not consume alcoholic beverages.

The Hillsboro City Council has authorized an increase in fares for Hillsboro, after council president Lee Koogler had to break a tied vote on the matter.
  Misty Haag, office manager of Hillsboro Taxi and Transportation Services, addressed council during their regular meeting April 11 and requested they consider a rate increase.

The Highland County Victim/Witness Program held the a candlelight vigil for victims of crime Tuesday in front of the Highland County Courthouse in commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
  The second annual event honored and remembered the victims of crime in Highland County, with the theme of "Reshaping the future, honoring the past."