Commercial bankruptcy filings increased 31% in May 2023 from May 2022, according to a report from a company that tracks bankruptcy filings. There were 2,324 commercial filings in May 2023 compared to 1,771 registered in May 2022, according to Epiq Bankruptcy.

The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently presented State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) with its "Defender of Freedom" award for his dedication and commitment to defending the Second Amendment.

Jackson Township, Highland County will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, at the township’s Community Building, 1873 S.R. 73 in Belfast. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recent advertisement for sale of the former Belfast School and the rights of Jackson Township.

On Tuesday, a Clermont County grand jury returned an indictment against William McNichols, 30, of Mount Orab, on several charges, including attempted murder and felonious assault.

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) this week sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary and former chief of staff to President Obama, Denis McDonough, to press him on his involvement in the Russian collusion hoax.

The Congressional Joint Resolution of Disapproval passed Thursday and received Democratic support from Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana, as well as Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who now identifies as Independent. Two other Democrats, Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Michael Bennet of Colorado, did not vote.

"Ohioans have suffered long enough from the inflation caused by the Biden administration’s out of control budget, and this bill simply does nothing to end their spending spree. This is a bad deal for the people of Ohio, which is why I voted against it.” – Sen. JD Vance

On Oct. 19, 2020, 51 former intelligence officials signed an open letter concluding a New York Post article relating to then-candidate Joe Biden’s son had “all the classic earmarks” of Russian disinformation. The letter was used by the press to ignore the story and by social media companies to censor content related to the story. Even the U.S. government used the letter to justify taking certain actions. The Post story has since proven to be accurate. 

The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on May 27 at approximately 1 p.m. on Oak Grove Road near Gardner Road in Lewis Township, Brown County.

Beginning June 5, Greenfield Exempted Village School District will be serving lunches to any child 18 years old and younger.

First State Bank celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their Hillsboro branch with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce on May 31, along with family, friends and members of the community.

Highland County Health Department Wednesday announced it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

Ohio clean energy advocates say a string of solar project denials by state regulators has left renewable energy developers uncertain about the role of public input in permit decisions. Critics claim the Ohio Power Siting Board has been inconsistent and arbitrary in recent months with how it weighs local opposition as it balances the pros and cons of energy projects.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum may end speculation Wednesday, June 7 about whether or not he will throw his hat into the 2024 presidential race. The governor is making a "major announcement" in Fargo, which is near his hometown of Arthur, according to an email that links to an event held by "Team Burgum.

An Ohio lawmaker wants to take penalties for failing to register for the military draft a step further.