• In The News 9 March 2012

    Derailed train cars to be removed Monday

    A crew that will get a derailed train in the village of Greenfield back on track will not be able to make it to Highland County until Monday. However, Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop said they have been assured the cars are in a safe position to make it through the weekend. 

    Bishop has asked that area residents stay away from the Greenfield bridge where two cars remain off the tracks, but upright, following an incident Thursday.

  • In The News 8 March 2012
    Hall hopeful provisionals, pending recount will put his campaign on top
    With just over 100 votes deciding the winner in Ohio's 14th District Senate race, a candidate with local ties said he is hoping the count of 600 provisional, ballots and a pending recount, will put his campaign on top.
  • In The News 8 March 2012
    Commissioners to make new Board of DD appointment
    The Highland County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to serve on the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities after it was determined a recent appointee could not serve, due to a conflict of interest.
  • In The News 8 March 2012
    No injuries reported in Greenfield train derailment
    A train passing through the village of Greenfield has come off the tracks while traveling across a bridge within the village corporation limits, but no injuries or extensive property damage has been reported.
  • In The News 8 March 2012
    Commissioners declare March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
    Highland County Commissioners Tom Horst, Shane Wilkin and Jeremy Shaffer
    proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Highland
    County. Pictured with commissioners are: Margie Trefz, Randy Rogers, Dennis
    Godlove, Joseph Cotton and Julie Perrin. (HCP photo Rory Ryan.)
    Highland County Commissioners Tom Horst, Shane Wilkin and Jeremy Shaffer proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Highland County. Pictured with commissioners are: Margie Trefz, Randy Rogers, Dennis Godlove, Joseph Cotton and Julie Perrin. (HCP photo Rory Ryan.)
  • In The News 8 March 2012
    Hills and Dales holds annual balloon launch
    Rain showers did not dampen the spirits of the Hills and Dales Training Facility clients and staff members celebrating National Developmental Disabilities Month on Thursday with their annual balloon launch.
  • In The News 8 March 2012
    Hillsboro Auditor's Office will not be relocated
    Proposed changes in the location of the offices of the Hillsboro mayor and auditor will not be going forward, as it has been determined such a move would be "cost prohibitive."
  • In The News 8 March 2012
    Greenfield community leader Sandra McNeil to be honored at March 17 open house
    After 38 years of service, Sandra McNeil has retired from the Home Building & Loan Company in Greenfield. On Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m.-noon, there will be an open house honoring Sandra at the Home Building & Loan, 355 Jefferson Street, Greenfield.
  • In The News 7 March 2012
    Romney wins in Ohio, Santorum wins Highland County

    Mitt Romney is being declared the unofficial winner in Ohio's Republican presidential primary Tuesday, edging out Rick Santorum. 

    In Highland County, Santorum was a clear victor Tuesday, with 2,301 votes, to Romney's 1,862 votes, unofficial.

  • In The News 7 March 2012
    Liberty fire, Lynchburg police levies defeated
    Voters in Liberty Township and the Village of Lynchburg each turned down levies to support fire and police protection, respectively in Tuesday's primary.
  • In The News 7 March 2012
    Primary Election Results: Mustard, Wilkin move on to general election WATCH THE VIDEO

    Unofficial results area showing that Republican incumbent Shane Wilkin beat fellow GOP challenger Steve Cowdrey, while Paint Township Trustee Randy Mustard won over fellow Democrat Josh Patton Tuesday in the primary race for candidates for the Highland County Board of Commissioners. 

      According to unofficial results from the Highland County Board of Elections, Wilkin, who is seeking his second term in office, received 3,435 votes, while Cowdrey received 1,862.

    Mustard had 873 votes, and Patton received 462 votes, unofficially. 

  • In The News 7 March 2012
    Wenstrup upsets Schmidt in 2nd District race
    Republican Dr. Brad Wenstrup is declaring an unofficial upset over incumbent Jean Schmidt in the race for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.
  • In The News 6 March 2012
    Republican ballot roundup: Wilkin tops Cowdrey
    With 31 of 31 precincts reporting, the following unofficial results have been posted by the Highland Board of Elections:
  • In The News 6 March 2012
    Democratic ballot roundup: Mustard beats Patton
    With all 31 precincts reporting, the following unofficial results have been posted by the Highland Board of Elections, and include absentee ballots:
  • In The News 6 March 2012
    Voters consider ballot issues

    Highland County voters considered several ballot issues during the March primary election Tuesday. 

  • In The News 6 March 2012
    Highland County seeing steady numbers at the polls
    With bright blue skies and temperatures near 60 degrees, election officials say the weather is not physically keeping voters away from the polls - unless the springlike weather is "too nice" and outdoor activities are distracting Highland County residents from casting their votes.
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