There is an editorial topic before us and published online at www.highlandcountypress.com which asks: What government services are most important to you? We felt the timing of the question was appropriate, given the economy  of the times. A fair number of government agencies, offices and departments have been, for the past year or so, forced to reduce their respective budgets. As these cuts continue or level off, we are left with a few questions.

Yes, our front window on Main Street is beginning to resemble a random totem pole. Thanks for noticing. And, we’re sorry about that. To be honest, that was not our intent; but as different people make different contributions in the dark of night, well, you get what you get. We like it, though.

When Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland told the sizable crowd at the new Hillsboro High School and Middle School Sunday that he “knew how to prime the pump,” I couldn’t help but smile.

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”   
    – Confucius

In the not-too-distant future, perhaps as early as next year, two of the largest public academic institutions in Highland County may be realizing new leadership.

It was a familiar feeling and a good feeling last Friday night, walking the sidelines at Richards Memorial Field to cover the Hillsboro Indians and Western Brown Broncos season-opener.