• In The News 18 October 2011

    Culvert replacement prompts detour on SR 124

    CLINTON COUNTY – Culvert replacement will require closing State Route 124, west of the Highland/Clinton county line, from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Greenfield schools honors scholar, athletes
    The Greenfield Exempted Village Schools Board of Education honored scholars and athletes Monday for achievements and honors made on the playing field, and in the classroom.
      Senior Sam Henry was honored Monday by the board of education for being named a National Merit Scholar.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Greenfield schools honors scholar, athletes
    The Greenfield Exempted Village Schools Board of Education honored scholars and athletes Monday for achievements and honors made on the playing field, and in the classroom.
      Senior Sam Henry was honored Monday by the board of education for being named a National Merit Scholar.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Prosecutor's office completing investigation into McClain 'puncture' incident
    The Highland County Prosecutor's Office is anticipating completing an investigation into whether or not charges will be filed against a Washington C.H. teen in connection the alleged "puncture" incident following a September Washington C.H. High School vs. Greenfield McClain High School football game.
  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Tickets still available for Supreme Court session
    The Highland County Common Pleas Court has space for additional members of the public to attend the 11:05 a.m. session of the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday. Anyone desiring to attend must have a ticket to enter.  They can be picked up during regular business hours Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Court is closed from noon until 1:00  p.m. 
    For more information, contact the court at (937) 393-2422
    The Highland County Common Pleas Court has space for additional members of the public to attend the 11:05 a.m. session of the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday. Anyone desiring to attend must have a ticket to enter.  They can be picked up during regular business hours Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Court is closed from noon until 1:00  p.m. 
    For more information, contact the court at (937) 393-2422.

  • In The News 17 October 2011
    Supreme Court holds local session Wednesday; judge examines courthouse history WATCH THE VIDEO
    When the justices of the Supreme Court of the state of Ohio take the bench on Oct. 19 in the Highland County Court of Common Pleas for a special off-site session, the cases heard will become another chapter in the history of a building that has served the people of Highland County for nearly 180 years.
     Construction of the courthouse began in 1832 and was completed in 1834, and cost a total of $6,666.66.
  • In The News 16 October 2011
    Audrey Bolte of Batavia crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012
    Audrey Bolte of Batavia was crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012 on Oct. 15 at the Vern Riffe Center For the Arts in Portsmouth. She will represent Ohio in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.
  • In The News 15 October 2011
    Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to require drug testing for certain public officials
    House Bill 343 requires drug and alcohol testing for statewide elected officials, legislators, JobsOhio board members and recipients of federal corporate bailout money (Troubled Asset Relief Program). Hillsboro Independent candidate for mayor John Levo announced in his opening comments at the Oct. 10 AAUW Candidates and Issues Forum: "I am willing to take a drug test any time."
  • In The News 15 October 2011
    Sasha Lawwell crowned McClain homecoming queen
    During pregame festivities, 2011 McClain homecoming queen Sasha Lawwell received her crown.
  • In The News 14 October 2011
    Bainbridge mobile home fire ruled as arson
    A Thursday morning mobile home fire in Bainbridge has been ruled arson, according to the Fire Marshal's Office of the State of Ohio.
  • In The News 14 October 2011
    ODJFS to host summit on reducing emergency department visits
    COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Office of Ohio Health Plans, in partnership with the state’s seven Medicaid managed care plans, will host a summit on Oct. 19 to announce the results of an 18-month trial to reduce avoidable emergency department visits by individuals enrolled in Medicaid.
  • In The News 14 October 2011
    Hillsboro mayor organizing tribute to Armed Forces veterans
    Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink is organizing a tribute of veterans of the U.S. Armed forces so that residents of Hillsboro can have a chance to thank them for their services to the nation, and community.
  • In The News 14 October 2011
    SSCC women's volleyball coach reassigned following allegations of sexual harassment
    The Southern State Community College women's volleyball coach has been reassigned while the college investigates allegations of sexual harassment against the coach.
  • In The News 13 October 2011
    Highland County Sheriff's Office awarded $27,000 in grant funding
    Sheriff Ron Ward announced the Ohio Department of Public Safety's (ODPS) Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) awarded $27,000 in federal traffic safety funding to the Highland County Sheriff's Office for the federal fiscal year 2012.
  • In The News 12 October 2011
    RFL Alliance to conduct community survey
    The Rocky Fork Lake Alliance met Tuesday evening and elected four new officials to the board of directors, and continued in ongoing discussions regarding crime prevention and business development in the area.
  • In The News 12 October 2011
    Board of DD hires interim superintendent
    The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities has voted to hire an interim superintendent, who will jointly serve the local board, as well as the Fayette County Board of DD. 
    The Highland County Board of DD met in a special session Wednesday evening at the Hills and Dales Training Center in Hillsboro, and voted 4-0 to employ Fred Williams, the current Fayette County Board of DD superintendent.
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