Over 100 high school students representing all five school districts in Highland County will participate in a Manufacturing Awareness Day on Feb. 29, an experience made possible by the Highland County ACCESS Program. This day will provide students exclusive tours of eight prominent local manufacturing facilities.
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton heard reports from leaders of several different county offices — on topics including workforce development, the state of the recorder’s office and permissive sales tax receipts — during their Wednesday, Feb. 21 meeting.
Local bell enthusiast and C.S. Bell historian Tim Koehl met with county commissioners Wednesday, Feb. 21 to discuss two bell-related topics related to the Highland County Courthouse, as Koehl advocated toward removing the bell inside the courthouse and offered a proposal to add a bell to the Highland County Veterans Memorial.
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton issued a proclamation in honor of National FFA Week in Highland County, which is being observed Feb. 17-24, during their Wednesday, Feb. 21 meeting.
A Toledo man originally indicted on first-degree felony charges last year as part of a Highland County Task Force investigation was sentenced recently to community control after pleading guilty to a drug possession charge.
The 2024 Black History Month program, presented by the African American Awareness Research Council (AAARC) and the Highland County District Library, has been rescheduled for March 9.
A Washington Court House man indicted last month has been sentenced to at least six years in prison after pleading guilty in Highland County Common Pleas Court to felonious assault and abduction charges.
A Hillsboro man incarcerated since last May was sentenced to an additional nine months in prison recently after pleading guilty to a fourth-degree felony charge of assault on a peace officer.
A Chillicothe man was sentenced last week to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a felonious assault charge in Highland County Common Pleas Court.
2023-24 Highland County Girls Basketball Leading Scorers. Varsity stats only. Players must play in a majority of games for consideration. All stats compiled by The Highland County Press. Final Regular-Season Standings. Please send questions or corrections to crforsha@gmail.com.
Most of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board’s monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 15 revolved around bids. The HCLRC held a bid opening for Building Demolition and Site Revitalization parcels; accepted quotes for asbestos abatement on several of those properties; and agreed to sell three parcels to the highest bidders.
