Southern State Community College's sixth graduating class in the respiratory care program was honored during a recent ceremony on the college's Central Campus in Hillsboro.
Another winter storm has moved into the southern Ohio area, and crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9 have taken to the highways to begin their patrols.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Highland and neighboring counties until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Snow is expected to be by early afternoon with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation are preparing for a dual bridge replacement project that will get under way early next month in Highland County.
Two Highland County schools have announced two-delays for Thursday, Jan. 24. Fairfield Local Schools and Greenfield Exempted Village Schools are on two-hour delays this morning.
Highland County Auditor Bill Fawley informed commissioners of new paperwork requirements for contract laborers used by the county. Fawley said the county needs to ensure that any outside contractors employed by the county complete a form related to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
Highland County Auditor Bill Fawley informed commissioners of new paperwork requirements for contract laborers used by the county. Fawley said the county needs to ensure that any outside contractors employed by the county complete a form related to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeremy Shaffer proclaimed the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2 as National School Choice Week in Highland County during their Wednesday, Jan. 23 board meeting.
Air Force Reserve Airman Caleb W. Savage has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Jerry and Elizabeth Savage of Greenfield. He is a 2012 graduate of McClain High School.
Three individuals from New Albany received prison time, fines and hunting license suspensions for operating an illegal hunting guide service during a two-year investigation, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Ohio's unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in December, down slightly from 6.8 percent in November, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) will hold district office hours in Highland County beginning 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the Periodical Area of the Highland County District Library located at 10 Willettsville Pike, Hillsboro.
The Ohio housing market was filled with a number of positives in 2012, as sales activity rose 12.7 percent over the level of the prior year and the average sales price jumped 5.5 percent statewide, according to the Ohio Association of REALTORS.
