A total of 951 vehicles were checked. No drivers were determined to be under the influence.

The U.S.’s foreign-born population shrunk this year for the first time since the 1960s, new data released Thursday from the nonpartisan Pew Research Center found.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels issued a proclamation Wednesday, Aug. 20 in honor of Overdose Awareness Day, with several local events planned for this year’s observance.

The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education heard updates and made approvals related to the new 2025-26 school year, as the Monday, Aug. 18 meeting was held on the fourth day of the first semester.

A federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, this week of espionage and export violations. Wei was an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego when he agreed to sell Navy secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer for $12,000.

The Maryland home of former UN Ambassador John Bolton has been raided by the FBI, according to multiple reports.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is set to undergo a massive overhaul and cut 40% of its workforce, continuing the Trump administration’s efforts to slash bureaucratic bloat across federal agencies. 

A finding for recovery of $1,369 was issued against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Belmore in Putnam County, following an investigation into missing sewer receipts.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, first lady Fran DeWine, state leaders, and local partners celebrated the opening of the new I-70 westbound rest area in Zanesville this week.

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

Eric Trump, the president’s son and a defendant in the lawsuit, took to social media to praise the court's ruling and criticize James for prosecuting his family. "Total victory in the sham NY Attorney General case!!! After 5 years of hell, justice prevailed!" he wrote. 

Southern State Community College has released its honors list for academic excellence for the Summer Semester 24/25.

Despite many arguing the border crisis is over because illegal entries at the southwest border have dropped to their lowest level in recorded history, border-related and cartel crime is flourishing throughout the U.S.

The security clearances of 37 former and current intelligence professionals have been revoked, citing abuse of intelligence information, the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced.

The Vinton County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against the former utility clerk for the Village of McArthur in the alleged theft of water and sewer bill payments.