Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels heard updates on permissive sales tax receipts, property tax programs and several local grants during their Wednesday, Feb. 26 meeting.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels voted Wednesday, Feb. 26 to purchase two parcels adjoining the Engineer’s Office property, as preparations are underway for a new truck barn.

It’s time to order your tree seedlings through the Highland Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree seedling sale.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, the Highland County Democratic Party and the Highland County YMCA are co-hosting a celebration of women in our community with an educational, nonpartisan event Friday, March 7 at the YMCA facility.

A Hillsboro man was sentenced to two years in prison Monday after a jury seated in Highland County Common Pleas Court found him guilty of two third-degree felony drug charges.

Members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board approved updates to their state grant project lists, as three properties were removed and one grant application was added during their monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 20.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Feb. 24-March 2 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change. All events listed are postseason.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of Feb. 24, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the presentation of the 13th annual Ag is Everyone’s Business event on Friday, March 7 at Southern State Community College’s Patriot Center, located at 100 Hobart Drive in Hillsboro.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades and Terry Britton discussed Children Services funding with Job & Family Services Director Jeremy Ratcliff during their Wednesday, Feb. 19 meeting, which also included a proclamation, a bid opening and entering an agreement for a security system partnership.

A federal lawsuit filed by former Highland County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brandon Stratton has been dismissed, after counsel for the Highland County Board of Commissioners, Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins and former Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings.

A poster child and poster adult have been selected to serve as the faces of the 53rd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon, as announced by representatives of the Highland County Society for Children and Adults this week at Hillsboro’s Southern Hills Community Bank branch.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Feb. 17-23 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change. All events listed are postseason.

The Highland County Board of Elections met this week to certify petitions for the May 6 primary election.

2024-25 Highland County Boys Basketball Leading Scorers. Varsity, regular-season stats only. Players must play in a majority of games for consideration. All stats compiled by The Highland County Press. Final Regular-Season Standings.