The death of a 10-month-old infant Monday was found to be caused by drowning; however, the police investigation into the case remains open.
 Deputy Highland County Coroner Dr. Jeff Beery told The Highland County Press that he has ruled "the cause of death to be drowning and the manner of death is an accident."

Two juveniles were arrested following a 30-minute pursuit that reached high speeds Friday morning, across 31 miles of Highland County and Pike County roadways, after they allegedly stole a vehicle and refused to stop at the instruction of law enforcement.
 According to Sgt. Rob New of the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, at approximately 12:51 a.m. Friday a trooper attempted to stop a 1998 Ford Explorer for failing to stop at the intersection on state Route 124 and U.S. 50.

State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has announced the Ohio House's passage of Substitute House Bill 21, which strives to expand educational opportunities for Ohio's urban and rural schools by establishing Teach For America in Ohio, by a vote of 65-32.

Big City Pizza, 1460 Jefferson Street, Greenfield, celebrates the grand opening of their expanded dine – in restaurant.

The Highland County Commissioners declared April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, with the theme for Highland County’s prevention campaign set as “You Make A World Of Difference.” Attending the proclamation signing were Wendy Jacobs, Lynn Boose, Jeff Rulon, Katie Ross, Ashley McKee and Nicholle Stratton.

Brad Barber, Josh Patton, Sheriff Ron Ward and John Knechtly of Edward Jones are pictured at the March 24 Highland County Board of Realtors' meeting at the Ponderosa Banquet Center in Hillsboro.

Senate Bill 5 was a main topic of discussion during the Highland County Democratic Party's spring dinner, held Tuesday at the Highland County Administration Building.
 Highland County Democratic Party Chairperson Dinah Phillips said there were more than 100 people in attendance, including many new faces who turned out to discuss SB 5 and the impact the pending legislation will have on their lives and families. The featured speaker of the event was former Hamilton County Commissioner and former candidate for Ohio Auditor David Pepper.

Hillsboro Fire Chief Jerry Powell said that a lightning strike is a suspected cause of a fire that began in the Koogler Law Office, spreading smoke to other other businesses in the 100 block of North High Street in Hillsboro.
  The 100 and 200 city block was closed for more than two hours as multiple departments battled and worked to contain the fire that began at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Hillsboro Fire Chief Jerry Powell said that a lightning strike is a suspected cause of a fire that began in the Koogler Law Office, spreading smoke to other other businesses in the 100 block of North High Street in Hillsboro.
  The 100 and 200 city block was closed for more than two hours as multiple departments battled and worked to contain the fire that began at approximately 6:30 p.m.

A portion of a greenhouse collapsed Wednesday afternoon in Washington Township, temporarily trapping a woman inside.
 The event occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. off state Route 73 in the community of Berrysville.
 Highland County was under a severe thunderstorm and tornado watch, with heavy winds and rains moving through the area, at the time the incident occurred.

State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 66, which will create a reporting mechanism for Ohio citizens and public employees to report the fraud, waste and abuse of tax dollars.

Congressman Mike Turner has announced the reintroduction of legislation which would repeal the Obamacare excise tax on first responder equipment. Elimination of this tax, which was signed into law one year ago today, will help businesses like Clinton County manufacturer Ferno–Washington, Inc. create jobs and grow the economy.

A former employee of the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools pocketed $19,593 in students’ tuition and other payments. The audit released this week by Auditor of State Dave Yost issued findings for recovery against Darlene Pulsinelli.

President Barack Obama should be impeached for approving air strikes against Libya, Ohio Congressman Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Cleveland, said in an interview this week, according to a report by Jennifer Epstein on www.politico.com.

The Greenfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 10-month-old infant that occurred Monday, but the cause of the child's death has not yet been determined.
 GPD Chief Tim Hester said that the department received the call at approximately 4 p.m. reporting the deceased infant Monday in an apartment in the 100 block of South Washington Street.