Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat U.S. senator from Ohio, is backing off comments in which he invoked Hitler and Stalin in the ongoing debate over collective bargaining.

Robert Wilson McNeilan, 71, of Hillsboro, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Highland District Hospital.

The Highland County Chapter of the NRA will be holding its annual fundraiser dinner banquet on Saturday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the AMVETS Post #61 located at 11541 North Shore Drive. For information about ticket purchases, please contact Jerry Miller at (937) 764-1238.

Misspent public money and salary overpayments spurred the issuing of $37,293 in findings for recovery against the former fiscal officer of the Village of Jacksonville in Athens County.

Ohio's unemployment rate was 9.4 percent in January, down from the revised 9.5 percent in December, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 31,900 over the month, from the revised 5,034,200 in December to 5,066,100 in January.

The Clinton Council Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged shooting in the area of Bernard Road in New Vienna Friday. 

According to Col. Brian Prickett of the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, "We received a call of a home invasion and the subject reported that he had been shot as a result of a struggle.

Shawnee State University will kick off its yearlong 25th anniversary celebration by showcasing students’ achievements in academics and the arts at the annual Celebration of Scholarship, one of the most significant academic events on campus.

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Robert Edward Lee, 57, of Hillsboro, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his residence.