State Senator David Daniels (R- Greenfield) announced today that the Ohio Senate voted to approve House Bill 153, the two-year operating budget for the state. The Senate’s proposal eliminates a historic shortfall without raising taxes on Ohioans, and also prioritizes spending in areas such as education and support services for children.

With binding arbitration looming on the horizon for the Highland County Sheriff's Office, Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst, and Jeremy Shaffer met with Sheriff Ron Ward Wednesday, June 8, at the commissioners' request. Ward was asked to attend the commissioners' weekly meeting in order to discuss the 9-1-1 wireless personnel budget. According to Wilkin, "expenses may be headed in the wrong direction."

Bronson Arroyo was cruising through the first three innings, but one error and back-to-back home runs by the Chicago Cubs kept the brooms in the janitor's closet at Great American Ball Park.

Bronson Arroyo was cruising through the first three innings, but one error and back-to-back home runs by the Chicago Cubs kept the brooms in the janitor's closet at Great American Ball Park.

Harold J. “Snork” Kiewert, 80, of Hillsboro, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at his home with family by his side.

Gov. John R. Kasich has announced the following appointments to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees, the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees, and the Real Estate Appraiser Board.

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) expressed hope today that the White House’s Statement of Administration Policy criticizing the Senate Democrats’ jobs proposal was a sign that the administration was finally accepting the reality that Democrat spending proposals like the stimulus bill have not created the promised job growth.

“Walking is probably the most profitable form of exercise,” says Melissa Gargasz, D.O., Family Practice, with Greenfield Medical Services, “and it’s easy and doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Get fitted with a good pair of shoes and wear comfortable clothing. Top that off with desire and you are ready to start. If weather or allergies are an issue, hit the treadmill.”

A Greenfield woman has been indicted on charges relating to the death of her infant daughter. Jessica Miller, of Greenfield, was indicted Tuesday by a grand jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court on one charge of involuntary manslaughter and one charge of child endangering.