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In The News 12 October 2012

Hillsboro City Schools roll out new lunch menus

Due to changes in national standards based on an initiative to help children make healthier choices, school lunch menus for the Hillsboro City School District have been completely revamped for the 2012-13 school year. According to Hillsboro City Schools Food Service Director Tracy Mathews, the school district follows the national school lunch program, which has implemented major changes recently.

In The News 11 October 2012

Ohio lawmaker faces 49-count criminal indictment

An Ohio lawmaker – Democrat Rep. Clayton Luckie– is facing a 49-count criminal indictment.

In The News 11 October 2012

Real Living Classic associates attend 2012 OAR convention

Randy Butler, Robyn Coomer, and Jenny Cameron attended the 102nd annual convention of the Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR), Oct. 2-4 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus. This year, three Classic Associates – Randy Butler, Brigette Waggoner, and Jenny Cameron – were recipients of the prestigious President's Sales Club award.

In The News 11 October 2012

Inspector General's Office reports wrongful acts at ODNR

The Ohio Inspector General has released a report of investigation finding wrongdoing and omissions at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

In The News 10 October 2012

Board of Realtors gives $1,000 to Samaritan Outreach

The Highland County Board of Realtors presented a $1,000 check to Samaritan Outreach Services Wednesday, Oct. 10. The funds, generated through the Realtors' summer fundraising bowling event at Highland Lanes, will be used to purchase personal hygiene items, household cleaning products and fresh produce for area families in need of assistance.

In The News 10 October 2012

Husted to appeal federal court decision

Secretary of State Jon Husted has announced that he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to make the final determination on whether the General Assembly of the State of Ohio or the federal courts should set Ohio election laws.

In The News 9 October 2012

Yost: ODE could save $430,000 annually by moving student information database in-house

Moving Ohio’s outsourced Statewide Student Identifier system (SSID) to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) could save more than $430,000 annually, or $4.3 million over a 10-year period, according to an interim performance audit report released this week by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

In The News 8 October 2012

Attorney General, Department of Health, and Drug-Free Action Alliance announce prescription drug drop box program

The Attorney General's Office is partnering with the Ohio Department of Health and the Drug Free Action Alliance to invite southern Ohio's law enforcement agencies to participate in the newly established Ohio Prescription Drug Drop Box Program.

In The News 8 October 2012

AAUW Candidates Forum set for tonight at SSCC

The Hillsboro Area Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women), in conjunction with WVNU-FM and The Highland County Press, will hold the annual AAUW Candidates Forum Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. The forum is a free event and open to the public.

In The News 7 October 2012

Going the distance: Annual HDH Foundation 5K Family Fun Run/Walk held at Rocky Fork Lake State Park

“It was another great turnout and I’d like to thank the community for their continued support of the foundation,” HDH Foundation Director Cathy Jones said. “We couldn’t have done this without all the volunteers from the hospital who were out here bright and early to help set everything up.”

In The News 7 October 2012

Going the distance: Annual HDH Foundation 5K Family Fun Run/Walk held at Rocky Fork Lake State Park

“It was another great turnout and I’d like to thank the community for their continued support of the foundation,” HDH Foundation Director Cathy Jones said. “We couldn’t have done this without all the volunteers from the hospital who were out here bright and early to help set everything up.”

In The News 5 October 2012

Breaking and entering suspects taken into custody; stolen property recovered

On Oct. 3, the Highland County Sheriff's Office investigated a breaking and entering complaint at a property located on Millerstown Road.

In The News 5 October 2012

Breaking and entering suspects taken into custody; stolen property recovered

On Oct. 3, the Highland County Sheriff's Office investigated a breaking and entering complaint at a property located on Millerstown Road.

In The News 5 October 2012

Questionable practices found in five school districts

Auditor of State Dave Yost has released an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities and made initial recommendations to improve the system.

In The News 5 October 2012

Fallen firefighters to be honored at National Memorial Service Oct. 7

The 31st National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will honor 80 firefighters who died in 2011 and five firefighters who died in previous years during the official national service on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md.

In The News 4 October 2012

TEA Party to meet Oct. 15

The October meeting of the Highland County TEA Party will be Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hi-TEC Center at 1575 North High Street, Hillsboro. The meeting will include guest speakers Rep. Cliff Rosenberger and a representative for Second Congressional District candidate Dr. Brad Wenstrup.