Kevin Giffin visited all 88 counties in his native Ohio in a quest to learn more about his beloved Buckeye State and the history of its high school football. After collecting anecdotes and compiling information on its greatest players, games and traditions, Giffin gave it all a fictional twist, and the result is A Few Yards Shy of Heaven, his first published book
The 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that Congress passed on 12/22/2010 contains numerous provisions advocated by Rep. Michael Turner of Dayton that will strengthen military sexual assault prevention and response policies. Rep. Turner, recently selected as Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, was inspired by the tragic story of Marine Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach to advocate for greater protection against sexual assault in the military.
Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor has released an audit for the Brown County financial condition in which the auditors found findings for recovery involving the payroll clerk for the Brown County Sheriff's Office.
David Daniels (R- Greenfield) was sworn in Jan. 3 as the state senator for the 17th Ohio Senate District, which includes Clinton, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Pike, Ross, Vinton and portions of Lawrence and Pickaway counties.
Djuna Elaine “Donna” Shoop, 46, of Hillsboro died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born July 23, 1964 in Hillsboro, the daughter of the late Jimmie Ray and Ruth Evelyn Sluss Crabtree.
State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) was sworn in Jan. 3 as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives during the 129th General Assembly’s opening day ceremony.
State Representative John Carey (R-Wellston) was sworn in Jan. 3 as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives during the opening ceremonies of the 129th General Assembly.
