The data doesn’t suggest that the need for JFS services will diminish. Still, perhaps with more awareness and acceptance of a difficult reality, we can turn blissful ignorance into constructive action to give our kids the best opportunity for a brighter future in Highland County. Please join me in voting “yes” on Issue 14 on Nov. 7, 2023. 

As a supporter and member of the Highland County Citizens for Children Services 2023 Levy Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to join in and help be a champion for the children of Highland County.

I went to the Historical Jones Family Reunion on Sept. 9 in Lynchburg. This Jones family is related to over 400 most famous people in world history.

The Clermont County Republican Central Committee has voted to endorse a “no” vote on Ohio Issue 1.

“I’m grateful that nearly 1.3 million Ohioans stood with us in this fight, but this is only one battle in a long war. Unfortunately, we were dramatically outspent by dark money billionaires from California to New York, and the giant ‘for sale’ sign still hangs on Ohio’s constitution. Ohioans will see the devastating impact of this vote soon enough. " – Frank LaRose

The administration needs to stop sending mixed messages about energy production. One week they are asking U.S. companies for more supply and the next they are raising rates and fees to produce oil and natural gas. The administration should incentivize – not discourage – new energy production.

A wide range of liberal organizations have come out against Issue 1, which would require 60% of voters to approve changes to the Ohio Constitution. However, many of the groups opposing Issue 1 have similar or even larger vote requirements to amend their own bylaws.

In the recent past, radical special interest groups have attempted to promote anti-agricultural measures that make domestic food production more challenging, which incentivizes imports from foreign countries. Approving Issue 1 would mean Ohio would take a more deliberate approach to amending the state's constitution, thereby safeguarding agriculture in our state and ensuring the long-term viability of Ohio’s No. 1 industry.

The Ohio Pork Council fully endorses Issue 1, a vital proposal aimed at strengthening the democratic process in the state of Ohio. Issue 1 proposes to raise the requirement for constitutional amendments to pass with a 60-percent majority vote. 

A special election is scheduled on Aug. 8 with only Issue 1 on the ballot. This is your opportunity to ensure that citizens will continue to have the right to present future citizen-initiatives for consideration.  

A huge thank-you to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Paint Aerie #1325 of Greenfield for their most generous donation to Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

Thanks to all who prayed for Gayle Coss during her last illness and after her passing. Thanks to all who called, texted, emailed or came to our home to offer comfort, support and to provide food. Thanks to all who sent sympathy cards, flowers or made charitable donations in honor of Gayle or attended the visitation and funeral Mass.

All praise to the Lord for once again blessing the Center through the work of so many who love this ministry and who work hard to make sure that our moms and babies are taken care of and that the students in our county schools hear the abstinence message.

Ohio House Bill 117 must be stopped in its tracks – not amended. It would allow a wholesale shifting of territory among school districts.

The Highland County Veterans Services and Boyer Territory - A Real Estate Company would like to say thank-you to all of our Stockings for Veterans sponsors.