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SSCC announces honors lists for spring semester

Southern State Community College has released its President’s List and Dean’s List for academic excellence for Spring Semester.
Elizabeth "Libby" L. Young
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Libby" L. Young, who left us on June 12, 2026, at the age of 63. 
Ohio has blocked a lot of wind and solar; residents pay the price
Ohio has also stymied energy-efficiency efforts over the years, which would have additionally cut down on pollution and saved money for residents. The Save Ohio Parks’ report doesn’t consider the effects of the state’s infamous House Bill 6, which eliminated utilities’ energy-efficiency requirements after 2020.
Before we forget: What Trump did right
I feel silly bringing it up because it’s ancient history, but does anyone remember the border chaos when Joseph Robinette Biden was president? Does anyone remember Biden’s Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas declaring that the border was closed, while millions of illegals from around the globe poured across the border from Mexico? Well, that’s over.
Hillsboro Full Gospel – Outreach June 20
The Hillsboro Full Gospel – Outreach with live worship and free food will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the Highland County Courthouse.
Trump and Iran sign peace deal amid mixed responses from Congress
The U.S. and Iran electronically signed the deal Monday, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade for the next 60 days as nuclear talks continue.
Highland County Sheriff’s Report
These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
Hillsboro Police Report
These incidents have been reported by the HPD.
Increasing police in uniform rankles supporters of Mamdani
The New York City Democratic Socialists of America, instrumental in helping Mamdani get elected, blasted the move to grow the city’s police headcount in a rare public rebuke of the mayor's lefty policies. The group said Mamdani had pledged to downsize to focus on expanding community policing initiatives.
Ohio House committee changes investigative, reporting provisions in childcare fraud bill
One of two bills targeting potential fraud in Ohio’s childcare system saw changes in an Ohio House committee, including to notification requirements going all the way up to legislative leadership.
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