The Hillsboro Indians have claimed their share of the South Central Ohio League championship.

No injuries were reported in a structure fire on Oak Ridge off of state Route 247 Friday afternoon, but damages are estimated in excess of $350,000, and one family has been left without a home. 

In addition to the structure fire, there were multiple brush fires across Highland County Friday afternoon according to Hillsboro Fire and Rescue. 

No injuries were reported in a structure fire on Oak Ridge off of state Route 247 Friday afternoon, but damages are estimated in excess of $350,000, and one family has been left without a home. 

In addition to the structure fire, there were multiple brush fires across Highland County Friday afternoon according to Hillsboro Fire and Rescue. 

Wesley Coonrod has filed documents in the Pickaway County Clerk of Courts Office, seeking an appeal on his convictions of manslaughter.

Coonrod's attorney Eric J. Allen, of Columbus, who was appointed by the court to represent Coonrod on Feb. 9, filed the notice of appeal Friday.

Tickets are now on sale for Wendy’s Rock ‘n’ Roll House Party XII, featuring Huey Lewis and the News. This year’s event is part of Shawnee State University’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at SSU’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.

With near-record high unemployment in 2010 that peaked at more than 19 percent, and with local private-sector wages in Highland County continuing to trend below both state and national averages, The Highland County Press began collecting information on wages and salaries in the public sector for 2010.

The board of the Highland County Convention and Visitor's Bureau has voted to pay a portion of a bill for advertising with a Highland County publication, but is withholding payment on the entire bill until further documentation is presented.

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