Highland County Health Commissioner Dr. James R. Vanzant of Hillsboro has been appointed to the Dangerous and Restricted Animals Advisory Board for a term beginning Oct. 16, 2012, and ending Oct. 15, 2015.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the arrest of a Gallia County pastor on one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. 

Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeremy Shaffer signed a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-26, at Wednesday's board meeting. Ginger Lowell, Joe Adray, Toni Lewis and Skye Lucas accepted the proclamation.

ODH is making the list of the 64 Ohio facilities receiving meds from May 21-October 2012 available online to aid in the outreach to patients. The list includes any provider who bought a NECC product since May 21, 2012, even topical products, which FDA has indicated are low- or no-risk products.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has written to President Barack Obama and intelligence officials requesting information about what was known and what action was taken – if any – in response to previous attacks against the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

Hamersville Mayor Wyndal K. Staggs has been charged with domestic violence for the second time this year.

Attorneys general from 15 different states have joined Secretary of State Jon Husted in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and preserve the authority of the states to run state elections.

"Just a few weeks ago, President Obama traveled to Ohio to talk tough on China, vowing to level the playing field for American workers, farmers and businesses and protect them against China's unfair trade practices. His decision to punt the currency report due today until after the election, however, is further evidence his tough talk is just that, talk. He may claim to champion Ohio workers, but he has now shied away from naming China a currency manipulator eight times." 
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Sen. Rob Portman

The Highland SWCD celebrated their 70th year as a Soil and Water Conservation District during their Annual Meeting that was held on Oct. 11 at the Hi-TEC Center in Hillsboro. The Highland County Commissioners presented the Board of Supervisors with a proclamation that named Oct. 11, 2012 Conservation Day in honor of the Highland SWCD being the first district in the state formed on April 29, 1942.

The Highland SWCD celebrated their 70th year as a Soil and Water Conservation District during their Annual Meeting that was held on Oct. 11 at the Hi-TEC Center in Hillsboro. The Highland County Commissioners presented the Board of Supervisors with a proclamation that named Oct. 11, 2012 Conservation Day in honor of the Highland SWCD being the first district in the state formed on April 29, 1942.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Second Congressional District candidate Dr. Brad Wenstrup campaigned in southern Ohio Saturday, Oct. 13. The red, white and blue Romney/Ryan (R/R) logo was prevalent in the blue-collar Scioto County river city of Portsmouth, as an estimated 3,500 supporters attended the rally outside Shawnee State University.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Second Congressional District candidate Dr. Brad Wenstrup campaigned in southern Ohio Saturday, Oct. 13. The red, white and blue Romney/Ryan (R/R) logo was prevalent in the blue-collar Scioto County river city of Portsmouth, as an estimated 3,500 supporters attended the rally outside Shawnee State University.

Due to changes in national standards based on an initiative to help children make healthier choices, school lunch menus for the Hillsboro City School District have been completely revamped for the 2012-13 school year. According to Hillsboro City Schools Food Service Director Tracy Mathews, the school district follows the national school lunch program, which has implemented major changes recently.

An Ohio lawmaker – Democrat Rep. Clayton Luckie– is facing a 49-count criminal indictment.

Randy Butler, Robyn Coomer, and Jenny Cameron attended the 102nd annual convention of the Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR), Oct. 2-4 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus. This year, three Classic Associates – Randy Butler, Brigette Waggoner, and Jenny Cameron – were recipients of the prestigious President's Sales Club award.