The federal government has planned a day packed with events commemorating the nation's highly anticipated 250th birthday, including an address from President Donald Trump before a massive fireworks show kicks off Saturday night.

On Independence Day, July 4, let us not forget to think about the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence and the prices many paid for their respective commitments to forming a new nation.

On July 12, Democrats and independents, friends and neighbors are invited to join three state candidates on the patio at The Porch in Hillsboro.

The Premier Showmen 4-H Club recently completed a community service project designed to recognize and thank local government officials and community leaders for their dedication and service to Highland County.

So long as we continue in good conscience to appeal, as we did in our beginning, “to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions,” we may “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence,” like Americans of all preceding generations, with good heart “pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor” in this greatest of earthly causes.

A lively and enthusiastic crowd was “Thunderstruck” by the second annual “Rock the Bell” night at the City of Hillsboro Festival of the Bells, as the AC/DC tribute band drew a big turnout to uptown Hillsboro Friday, July 3.

Longtime Highland County Press columnist Jim Thompson has published "The Adventures of Tippy," a new paperback book available on Amazon.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall sports tournaments in girls and boys golf, girls tennis, girls and boys soccer and girls volleyball.

Ohio State University reached a $100 million settlement with 279 victims of former university doctor Richard Strauss last month.