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Federal funding coming to Ohio for abandoned mine cleanup, but at reduced rate

Despite federal cuts by Congress to a program to help Appalachian states clean up damage from coal mines, some money will be flowing to states including Ohio in the form of federal grants.
Hillsboro Christian Academy announces 2026-27 free, reduced-price meal policy
Hillsboro Christian Academy has announced its 2026-2027 program year policy free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs.
HCHS Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Rob Sharp, DVM: Hillsboro Veterinary Hospital ‘the best of the best’
NOTE: This is Part 5 of a series leading up to the Highland County Historical Society's induction of five new members into its Hall of Fame on Aug. 16. This week, we profile Dr. Rob Sharp.
Ohio Supreme Court: Homeowners Association can appeal water drainage improvement plan
A Licking County homeowners association can challenge a proposed $3.2 million water drainage improvement project after county commissioners from Licking and Franklin counties voted to move forward with the plan, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Congressman Taylor votes to ban members and their families from trading stocks
Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) voted in support of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from buying securities issued by a publicly traded company. 
One-way electronic communications allowed for pitchers under 2027 high school softball rules changes
Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout, effective with the 2027 season.
Highland County 4-H community honors recipients of Family Consumer Science awards
On Tuesday, July 14, the Highland County 4-H community gathered to recognize the recipients of Family Consumer Science and special interest project award winners as well as a few outstanding teens and members of the community. 
Flouting Trump policy, federal judges are freeing immigrants from mandatory detention
Gilberto Pacheco was driving to work for a construction job in California when he was pulled over in what court papers called a “traffic stop” in January. He was not accused of any crime, not even a traffic infraction, but he was imprisoned without bond for months because he arrived illegally in the United States more than 30 years ago from Mexico.
Ohio Farm Bureau applauds Ohio EPA decision to maintain permitting process for data centers
Ohio Farm Bureau welcomes the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to maintain the existing individual permitting process for wastewater discharge.
Ohio’s long road from economic decline to No. 1
At the turn of this century, Ohio was losing people, jobs, and confidence. Today, Ohio has more people employed than at any time in our state’s history, and unemployment remains near historic lows.
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