Less than half an inch of accumulation in Highland County led to slippery roads Wednesday.  
 According to the National Weather Service, scattered snow showers were expected in the area mainly before 10 p.m., with a low around 20 degrees anticipated. West winds were between 8 and 13 mph. The forecast showed a total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Who is the best quarterback in the NFL this season (so far)? The NFL is a quarterback league, and well, I'm here to go through all the stats, look at all the wins and losses this season, using an eye test, looking at ways their offense responds to them for my rankings to see who is the best through 12 weeks of football.

A former public official may enter into a plea agreement this week on charges of theft, stemming from a investigation through the Auditor's Office of the State of Ohio.
 Angelique M. Balon, former treasurer for the village of Lynchburg, was indicted by a grand jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court on Sept. 17, on three charges of theft in office, two of which are felonies of the third degree; and one of which is a felony of the fourth degree.

All market steers will be weighed, ear tagged with Highland County tags, and nose printed on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 from 7-9 a.m. at Union Stockyards in Hillsboro.

To date, four Hillsboro restaurants are putting up their best recipes in a Christmas Chili Cook-off at Bayview Campground & Cottages on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Doranna Barrett Nicley, 91, of Hillsboro, passed away Nov. 30, 2010 at Highland District Hospital.

To the editor:
 The holidays are a natural time to enjoy family and get-togethers – sharing festive meals, exchanging gifts and celebrating traditions. But for the 65 million Americans taking care of someone with a life-limiting illness, finding holiday cheer can be difficult.

The Highland County Victim Witness office is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to assist county victims at a time of need.