Headlines 16 May 2011

'Ed Bousman, Lynchburg, Ohio, signing off'

A man whose voice and message that "God is just a prayer away" for more than 50 years has died, leaving a legacy of serving God and spreading his message to the masses.
Ed Bousman, a Lynchburg resident whose radio ministry reached Christians worldwide, died Monday morning after a long illness, according to friends and neighbors. His message was broadcast over 700 AM WLW, and many other stations, every Sunday. 
In The News 16 May 2011
Daniels resigns as Greenfield finance director
Greenfield finance director Karen Daniels has resigned, effectively immediately, according to Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop.
  Bishop told The Highland County Press that Daniels handed in her resignation Monday, and spoke with her regarding her decision. Bishop said Daniels did not specify why she was resigning, but indicated it was something she needed to do personally.
In The News 16 May 2011
'Indies at The Colony' starts a new era at historic Colony Theatre
To celebrate the history of an Uptown Hillsboro institution by showcasing the talents of tri-state filmmakers, the Hillsboro Colony Theatre is hosting its first independent film festival, Indies at The Colony.
Education 16 May 2011
Southern State Community College students receive bachelor's degrees through Online Completion Program
Three Southern State Community College students were awarded bachelor’s degrees at a commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 8. However, the degrees awarded were not from Southern State Community College, but rather from Franklin University in Columbus.
Obituaries 16 May 2011
Mary Louise Vandiver
Mary Louise Vandiver, 70, of Hillsboro, died Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Highland District Hospital.
In The News 16 May 2011
Counter sworn in as county recorder
Greenfield resident Richard Counter was sworn in Monday afternoon as the Highland County Recorder.
  Highland County Common Pleas Court Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Kevin Greer administered the oath of office to Counter, and said that he had big shoes to fill in following Ike Hodson in office, but he is sure Counter is up to the task.
Obituaries 16 May 2011
Howard William Sievering
Howard William Sievering, 66, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at The Laurels of Hillsboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Obituaries 16 May 2011
Doris J. Griffith Soale
Doris J. Griffith Soale, 82, of Franklin, passed away Monday morning, May 16, 2011 at the Butler Warren Care Center.
Rory Ryan 16 May 2011
Monday morning political quarterback
OK. You can't say I didn't warn you. Do not, I repeat DO NOT go to this website: http://www.usdebtclock.org/# I TOLD YOU NOT TO DO IT!
Sports 16 May 2011
Not off the Press: The postseason begins
Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha talks about the past week of tournament games.
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