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In The News 30 November 2011

Mustard takes out petitions to run for commissioner

A Paint Township trustee has taken out petitions to run for a seat on the Highland County Board of Commissioners.

In The News 30 November 2011

Ohio ranks last in tobacco prevention spending

Ohio currently allocates $0.0 a year for tobacco prevention and cessation. This is 0.0% of the CDC’s recommendation and ranks Ohio 50th among the states in the funding of tobacco prevention programs.

In The News 30 November 2011

Rosenberger says 'heartbeat bill' an important step for Ohio

As the legislation known as the "heartbeat bill" moves toward a vote in the Ohio Senate, a local legislator says that it is an important step for Ohio.

In The News 30 November 2011

Board of DD approves 2012 budget; repays funds to Help Me Grow

The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Hills and Dales Training Center are facing a year where they will "tighten belts" when it comes to the 2012 budget. While the budget has "no cuts" and staff members will receive a 3-percent raise, the organizations will be reexamining its staff structure and the structure of the relationship with Highco, Inc.

In The News 30 November 2011

Hillsboro to pay tribute to local veterans

As the nation commemorates the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the city of Hillsboro will pay tribute to the local men and women who have defended the nation, and honor the sacrifices that have been made for the country's freedom.

In The News 29 November 2011

Rosenberger files to run in 91st Ohio House District

CLARKSVILLE— State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has officially announced his candidacy for representative of the 91st Ohio House District, which will include all of Clinton, Highland and Pike counties as well as portions of Ross County, during the 130th General Assembly. Rep. Rosenberger filed his petitions Monday with the Highland County Board of Elections.

In The News 29 November 2011

Juvenile court grants media/public access to 'tack' assault trial

A defense motion to close proceedings was denied Tuesday in Highland County Juvenile Court in alleged assault case stemming from the alleged "tack" incident following a September Washington C.H. High School vs. Greenfield McClain High School football game.

In The News 29 November 2011

Rep. Carey to join Shawnee State University as director of government relations

Ohio State Representative John Carey has accepted the position of assistant to the president for Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives at Shawnee State University.

In The News 28 November 2011

Greenfield woman pleads guilty to drug charge

A Greenfield woman who was indicted in engaging in a pattern of corrupt activities case pleaded guilty Wednesday to a bill of information on a drug charge, and community control violations in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

In The News 28 November 2011

Official election count results in tie for township office; Greenfield ballot issue fails

The official count of Highland County's Nov. 8 general election has resulted in the tie of a township office, and change in a ballot issue, according to the Highland County Board of Elections.

In The News 28 November 2011

Telephone town hall set on Asian longhorned beetle infestation

Second District Rep. Jean Schmidt has scheduled a telephone town hall for Tuesday, Nov. 29, to answer questions about efforts to halt the spread of tree-killing Asian longhorned beetles in Clermont County.

In The News 28 November 2011

Rain, cooler temperatures usher in deer gun season this week

Rain showers and cooler temperatures will greet southern Ohio deer hunters this week, as the popular deer gun season gets under way. The season opens today (Monday) and the weather forecast calls for a 100-percent chance of rain.

In The News 27 November 2011

HPD investigates crash at Peebles

No injuries were reported when a pickup truck allegedly struck the front entrance area of Peebles Department Store in Hillsboro during Black Friday shopping hours.

In The News 27 November 2011

'A Storybook Christmas' rolls through Hillsboro WATCH THE VIDEO

As the unofficial start to the holiday season in Hillsboro, the annual Christmas parade rolled through town Saturday, Nov. 26.
Sponsored by the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association, the event was held on National Small Business Saturday, and featured floats and vehicles from several local businesses.

In The News 27 November 2011

HPD, HCSO investigate 'suspicious activity;' drugs, personal IDs located

The Hillsboro Police Department and the Highland County Sheriff's Office were called to investigate suspicious activity at the Paragon Inn on West Main Street in Hillsboro Saturday, Nov. 26.

In The News 26 November 2011

Mayor Zink honored as parade grand marshal today

The 2011 Hillsboro Uptown Business Association will be honoring Mayor Richard Zink as the grand marshal of the 2011 Christmas parade to be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. in uptown Hillsboro.