The initial reporting of the Arizona shooting left me thinking of a great quote from one of my favorite writers, P.J. O’Rourke: “I’m not a liberal, so I’m not an expert on things I know nothing about.”

The Highland County Comprehensive Reentry Initiative will benefit the community by reducing recidivism, creating jobs, and enhancing the overall quality of life so vital to economic development. The local economy is already benefiting from the Day Reporting Program currently offered through the Hillsboro Municipal Court.

On Friday, Jan. 7, the Greenfield Middle School wrestling team competed in the 2nd Annual East Clinton Duals.

On Wednesday, Jan. 5, the McClain varsity wrestling team got their first taste of South Central Ohio League dual meet action. In the process, they found out why the Miami Trace Panthers are sitting atop the league in the standings.

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. has announced the election of Cynthia Treadwell-McConnell as president of Air Transport International, a cargo airline subsidiary of ATSG.

Crews in Adams, Brown and Highland counties are now putting down salt, grit and calcium chloride to routes along the state highway system as the snow is starting to stick and pavement is wet, slick and becoming lightly snow covered.

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue and the Hillsboro Police Department responded to a report of a car fire near the South High St

Highland County Children Services would like to express our sincerest gratitude and warmest thanks to all of the individuals, clubs, organizations, and businesses for their generous donations and sponsorship to the foster children and families of Highland County during this Christmas holiday season.

Several area schools are closed Tuesday, Jan. 11 The National Weather Service says today's snowfall could be between two and four inches.