Rory Ryan 18 December 2009

Sharing a few Christmas memories

“What are some of your favorite Christmas memories?” was the seasonal
question at a recent gathering. It was a good question, too. Very timely, in fact. (And, please, feel free to share your own Christmas memories, as contributing writer Jim Moore has, by joining the online discussion.)
In The News 18 December 2009
Commission hears plan for Leesburg annexation
The Highland County Board of Commissioners and Frank Leone of Environmental Engineering Services met Wednesday with Leesburg Mayor Jim Cook, Leesburg Solicitor Fred Beery and Leesburg developer Harold Roberts regarding a proposed annexation of property along High Rock Road.
   “We are hoping to do an annexation by agreement,” Beery told commissioners. “This is a meeting to advise you of our wishes. We have to meet with township trustees, too.”
In The News 18 December 2009
Even with levy, HCCS facing deficit
In spite of its recent levy passage, Highland County Children Services expects to see significant financial problems for at least another year, HCCS director Wendy Jacobs said this week.
   Jacobs, along with HCCS board members Arlene Cole and Christopher Lewis, met with the Highland County commissioners Wednesday morning to inform them of ongoing budget issues.
Fairfield 17 December 2009
Lady Lions launch past Lady Rockets in final seconds
LEESBURG – A steal of an inbounds pass in the final 25 seconds that turned into two points by junior Chelsey Riddle, along with five 3-pointers from senior Lauren Bowman propelled the Fairfield Lady Lions past Southern Hills League foe Fayetteville 45-41 Thursday night at Grandle Gymnasium.
Sports 17 December 2009
Lady Lions launch past Lady Rockets in final seconds
LEESBURG – A steal of an inbounds pass in the final 25 seconds that turned into two points by junior Chelsey Riddle, along with five 3-pointers from senior Lauren Bowman propelled the Fairfield Lady Lions past Southern Hills League foe Fayetteville 45-41 Thursday night at Grandle Gymnasium.
Education 17 December 2009
Verizon grant awarded to SSCC's Your Place program
Southern State Community College’s Your Place program recently was awarded an $18,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation.
In The News 17 December 2009
KNO B4 U GO: ODOT Winter Warnings are now on Twitter
When winter weather hits Ohio's highways, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) wants drivers to "know before the
Sports 17 December 2009
SSCC gains 35-point win over World Harvest
The Southern State Lady Patriots gained another victory this week as they defeated World Harvest 80-45.
In The News 17 December 2009
Strickland Releases Statement on Bipartisan Education Budget Compromise
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement after achieving a bipartisan agreement on H.B.
In The News 17 December 2009
Former church secretary faces charges
On December 17, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Nancy M. Williams, 55, Greenfield, was arrested on an indictment from the Highland County Grand Jury for grand theft and tampering with records.  The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Greenfield Police Department and Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and alleges the embezzlement of over $40,000 from St. Benignus Catholic Church, 218 S. Second St., Greenfield, where Williams worked as church secretary from 2004-2009.  Williams was taken to the Highland County Justice Center in lieu of bond and will appear for arraignment in Highland County Common Pleas Court, Hillsboro. 
On December 17, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Nancy M. Williams, 55, Greenfield, was arrested on an indictment from the Highland County Grand Jury for grand theft and tampering with records.  The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Greenfield Police Department and Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and alleges the embezzlement of over $40,000 from St. Benignus Catholic Church, 218 S. Second St., Greenfield, where Williams worked as church secretary from 2004-2009.  Williams was taken to the Highland County Justice Center in lieu of bond and will appear for arraignment in Highland County Common Pleas Court, Hillsboro.
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