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  • Support your local animal shelter

    I am Jack, the big white dog who lives at the Animal Shelter on 124, near the airport in the valley. It seems to me that you all need to know what goes on here, and I was elected to tell the story.
  • Festival of the Bells committee member addresses inaccurate comments by executive director of Highland County Convention and Visitors' Bureau
    Knowing I do not have a computer, much less a Facebook page, an employee from a Hillsboro business printed off recent questions, comments, etc. from Mr. Bob Lambert's page and gave them to me. I was amazed at how many statements made and "facts" quoted were so inaccurate and untrue.
  • Greenfield Rotary Club thanks all who attended 2012 festival
    We would like to thank the vendors, concessionaires, sponsors, the Village of Greenfield, the Greenfield Police Department, the Paint Creek Fire and EMS, and most importantly, the citizens of Greenfield and surrounding communities for making this year's Greene Countrie Towne Festival such a great success this year.
  • Teacher's re-assignment in question
    If you have followed the coverage of a local teacher who was put on leave, the nightmare for him and his family started on Nov. 9, 2011 and came to a supposed end on May 16, 2012. That wasn't the case. He was banished from the hallowed halls of the middle school and high school, taken from a job where he has done very well for the past 30-plus years.
  • Thoughts on drugs, taxes, GOP
    GOP strategist John Weaver said "There is no whining in politics. Stop demanding an apology, release your tax returns." Alabama Republican Governor Robert Bentley said “If you have things to hide, then maybe you're doing things wrong. I think you ought to be willing to release everything to the American people."
  • Council should vote no on fire district
    Council’s resolution was to authorize the Safety Service Director to negotiate contracts with the surrounding townships. Those negotiations never really took place.
  • Fire district best option
    It is time for Hillsboro Fire and Rescue to work hand in hand with their brotherhood of firefighters but to also work with the city and help ease some of the burden off of the backs of the people of Hillsboro.
  • South Central Power Company appreciates support, patience
    We take very seriously the trust you’ve placed in us to provide reliable electric service at an affordable price. That continues to be our commitment to you.
  • City council needs to take control
    The serious situation with the ongoing debate over local fire and EMS coverage dates back to past city of Hillsboro administrations. There has been enough blame to go around. It is time for city administrators, city council and township trustees to listen to the voters and taxpayers. There is no need to rush into contracts with other districts. You can work this out.
  • Thanks to utility workers for restoring services
    A huge “Thank You” and High-5 to the power company employees, and any linemen from government groups who once again rescued the community from a natural calamity.
  • Firefighter asks: What's the rush for Hillsboro to join Paint district?
    To the board members of Paint Creek and the trustees and council members of the areas considering joining this district, I ask: What's the rush? This is June. You have until August to put this on the ballot and hear from your residents. This will give you the peace of mind of knowing where your constituents stand and allow this district to iron out the wrinkles of taking on the city of Hillsboro.
  • Public notice of commissioners' May 31 meeting in question
    The Highland County commissioners are in direct violation of your legal counsel for conducting these extra recess sessions, as well as being in violation of the previously referenced Public Meetings Act, as I believe that extra meetings being held up to 24 hours after the start of the regular meeting should be defined as a "special meeting" as discussed in ORC 121.22 Paragraph F.
  • Senior Center presents enriching event
    We applaud the Highland County businesses that chose to support this endeavor and Mechell Frost, director of the Senior Center, for organizing it and would like to encourage the planning of more of these kinds of events.
  • Parent questions school's handling of sports incident
    On May 15, while playing an away game, my daughter and another player misplayed a ball in the field. When the inning was over, my daughter ran to the dugout and was met by one of the coaches. The coach proceeded to push by daughter's left shoulder hard enough to where she stumbled and bumped into a teammate. When this happened, I saw another of our coaches drop his head and walk away.
  • Options for city, townships
    Prepare a multi-year contract for Fire Protection/EMS now. The townships have proposed such a three-year contract. Restore the firefighting capabilities of the Hillsboro Fire Department. Use the three-year period to study the issue and identify the steps needed to implement a new Fire District to become effective January 2016.
  • Seeking resolution to lake association issue
    We would like to get this issue resolved as to the validity of the CCRs as to the amount of money that is charged by the Board of EHCA. The board must follow the CCRs as well as the members as they do the annual billing to the members, as this is the only contract between ECHA and membership.
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