• In The News 10 March 2010

    The "Fair-est" flowers of them all - Hillsboro Garden Club makes flower specimen selections for Highland County Fair

           The Hillsboro Garden Club has made their flower specimen selections for the Highland County Fair in September. Young gardeners planning to exhibit their flower specimens on Wednesday, September 8, will be planting and presenting the recently introduced Denver Daisy, a hardy, late blooming, drought resistant perennial with enormous flowers. Bred from native species, this new twist on Black-eyed Susan sports 6-8 inch blooms with pure yellow petals surrounding a dark red center. It thrives in full sun and attracts butterflies in the summer and birds in the late fall. Seed packets are available from Park Seeds.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    Boyd Cancer Center recognized by HONI
    Hematology & Oncology News & Issues (HONI) recently announced that its panel of oncology experts, comprised of members of the publication’s editorial advisory board, had selected the Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center as the HOPE (Hematology & Oncology Practice Excellence) award winning practice in the category of  “Patient Care” among small community practices.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    Boyd Cancer Center recognized by HONI
    Hematology & Oncology News & Issues (HONI) recently announced that its panel of oncology experts, comprised of members of the publication’s editorial advisory board, had selected the Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center as the HOPE (Hematology & Oncology Practice Excellence) award winning practice in the category of  “Patient Care” among small community practices.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    County unemployment rate up nearly 2 percent
    Highland County's unemployment rate jumped nearly 2 percent in the month of January to 19.1 percent, up from 17.3 percent in December. Highland County now ranks  third in the state with the highest jobless rate, behind Ottawa County at 19.8 percent and Clinton County at 19.3 percent.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    Buckskin Elementary honors February students of the month
    The February students of the month from Buckskin were:  Eli Johnson, Jacob Barnhart, Kerigan Pollard, Fiona Gilbert, Evelyn Vanzant, Ali Hogle, Kaleb Harper, Garrett Brewer and Caleb Lucas.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    Buckskin Elementary honors February students of the month
    The February students of the month from Buckskin were:  Eli Johnson, Jacob Barnhart, Kerigan Pollard, Fiona Gilbert, Evelyn Vanzant, Ali Hogle, Kaleb Harper, Garrett Brewer and Caleb Lucas.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    Jackson Township trustees, Belfast school group discuss proposed lease agreement
    Approximately 25 to 30 community members attended the meeting, which centered around a recently discontinued lease agreement between the Belfast Community Center, Inc. (the former school) and two area auctioneers. Neither of the auctioneers attended the meeting.
  • In The News 10 March 2010
    Area nursing facility among top in resident satisfaction
    WEST UNION - Adams County Manor placed in the top 10 in the 2009 Long-term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey recently released by the Ohio Department of Aging.
  • In The News 9 March 2010
    Dr. Christine Henry appointed to CMH Board of Trustees
    WILMINGTON, Ohio -- Dr. Christine Henry, a board-certified internal medicine physician and longtime member of the CMH Medical Staff, has been appointed to the CMH Regional Health System Board of Trustees. She replaces Dr. Tom Neville, of Wilmington, who is stepping down after completing his six-year term.
  • In The News 9 March 2010
    Highland County FY 2011 ARC/EDA applications accepted until March 26
    The Highland County ARC/EDA Application for financial assistance will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010 at the office of the Highland County Board of Commissioners, 119 Governor Foraker Place, Suite 211, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
  • In The News 9 March 2010
    Faulconer passes CIC examination
    Highland District Hospital is pleased to announce that Cathy Faulconer, RN, CIC has successfully completed the Certification in Infection Control examination.
  • In The News 9 March 2010
    Solid Waste Management District awards CMH with 2010 Go-Green grant
    The Clinton County Solid Waste Management District has announced that Clinton Memorial Hospital is the recipient of a 2010 Go-Green Grant in the amount of $741.94.
  • In The News 8 March 2010
    Council postpones sewer rate increase

    The Hillsboro City Council voted Monday to indefinitely freeze a pending increase to the city's sewer rates. "We have been revisiting this for about four months," council member Dave Shoemaker, who is the chairperson of the utilities committee, told The Highland County Press. "This is the third time we have voted to freeze the increase."

  • In The News 8 March 2010
    Cabin Fever Arts Festival rescheduled for March 20
    The annual Cabin Fever Arts Festival, originally set for late February, was postponed due to inclement weather. This year’s event will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Southern State’s Appalachian Gateway Center, 12681 U.S. 62, Fincastle, Ohio. There will be food, live music, workshops, displays and 35 artisan booths.
  • In The News 8 March 2010
    Area woman killed on Walnut Street
    An East Danville Road woman was killed Monday morning after she was struck by a vehicle outside of Paint Valley Supply, located at 123 W. Walnut Street in Hillsboro.
  • In The News 8 March 2010
    Orthopaedic symposium planned for area healthcare providers at Adena's PACCAR Medical Education Center
    Area healthcare providers have an opportunity to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills in dealing with patients having common orthopaedic complaints.
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