Traveling to Brown County on Tuesday evening, the Hillsboro Indians narrowly lost to the host Western Brown Broncos, falling by a score of 75-73.

Heidelberg University has announced the names of 374 students who have earned academic recognition on the fall semester dean's list.

After a one-week delay due to inclement weather, the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education reorganized for the 2025 calendar year and hosted their regular monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 13.

Sarah Fullenkamp, County Executive Director of the Highland County Farm Service Agency, would like to remind drought-impacted livestock producers of the upcoming deadline of the 2024 Livestock Forage Program (LFP) and 2024 Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP).

The Hillsboro Lady Indians went on the road to Ross County and returned home to Highland County with a non-conference win, as the Lady Indians defeated the host Paint Valley Lady Bearcats, 64-33.

Shaffer Park is thrilled to announce a major improvement project: the installation of brand-new fences for our girls softball fields. These upgrades will enhance safety, aesthetics and the overall experience for players and fans alike. However, to bring this project to life — and continue investing in our park’s future — we need your help.

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Jan. 11-13.

A Hillsboro man indicted on three counts, including second-degree felony burglary, was one of 15 individuals charged by a Highland County grand jury in their first session of the 2025 calendar year Tuesday, Jan. 14.

The final game of the inaugural New Year’s Hardwood Classic saw the Hillsboro Indians take the lead going into the fourth quarter, but ultimately end up with a non-conference loss to the Eastern Warriors by a 50-44 score.

2024-25 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. Stats updated through Jan. 3.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Jan. 13-19 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change.

In his hometown of Plains, Ga., President Jimmy Carter was honored by the tolling of a #4, 20-inch, CS Bell Company, Hillsboro, Ohio bell.

A Hillsboro man was sentenced to community control and ordered to serve 30 days in jail recently after pleading guilty to one count of assault on a peace officer.

The Hillsboro Finance Committee will meet Monday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the city building.

A Lynchburg man’s sentence in a felonious assault and abduction case was reduced by two years this week, after the Fourth District Court of Appeals reversed the original judgment in a decision issued in November.