Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in July, unchanged from June, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

Adena Greenfield Medical Center’s laboratory has received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Adena Greenfield’s Laboratory Services plays an integral role in our patients' diagnosis and recovery.

More than 100 golfers enjoyed a summer Saturday on the links at Snow Hill Country Club Aug. 11, but birdies, pars and fun-filled fellowship represented only part of the story. They were there to pay tribute to Sharon Sims. Sims retired this summer as a professor of health and physical education after 34 years on Wilmington College’s faculty and a coach of, at various times, seven sports, including being the founding coach of women’s golf.

A Hillsboro man is one of two suspects charged in making online threats. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports at www.post-gazette.com that Alexander Waterland, 24, of Loveland and Brett Hudson, 26, of Hillsboro, are facing charges.

A culvert replacement project on S.R. 138 in Highland County will continue through the end of the business day Friday, August 17.

The suspect wanted in a felonious assault in the stabbing of a female on Aug. 14 has been taken into custody.

Flanked by Ohio Gov. John Kasich, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and Second Congressional District candidate Brad Wenstrup, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered the following message to Ohio voters Tuesday evening in Chillicothe.

The Ohio Democratic Party has announced the filing of a lawsuit in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas requesting that the secretive Governor John Kasich be forced to release his public schedules.

A bond was set at $500,000 for murder suspect Matthew Pierson during his arraignment Tuesday morning in Hillsboro Municipal Court. The Honorable Judge David H. McKenna, on multiple occasions, asked the defendant if he understood the proceedings. Each time, Pierson responded, "Yes, sir."

A bond was set at $500,000 for murder suspect Matthew Pierson during his arraignment Tuesday morning in Hillsboro Municipal Court. The Honorable Judge David H. McKenna, on multiple occasions, asked the defendant if he understood the proceedings. Each time, Pierson responded, "Yes, sir."

The Highland County Sheriff's Office was called to the 5000 block of Sorg Road at approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 for a reported stabbing. A perimeter has been set up by deputies and they are currently searching for Armstrong at the present time. A canine has been called to assist in the search. If you see anyone suspicious in this area call 911 immediately. Armstrong is from the Cincinnati area and law enforcement believe he is seeking a way to flee the area.

The Hillsboro Police Department was called to a residence in the 200 block of John Street at approximately 8:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 for a report of an unresponsive female.

An 18-year-old Highland County man has been charged with murder in the Aug. 12 death of his 5-year-old niece at a home in Jackson Township, according to Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward at a press conference held at the Highland County Justice Center on Monday morning.

Highland County Sheriff’s detectives are currently investigating an alleged homicide on Flat Run Rd. in Jackson Township in southern Highland County.

Well, at least he's from a Big Ten state. After weeks of speculation, much of which centered around Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has announced that Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will be his 2012 running mate.