The Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals has upheld a judgment from the Highland County Common Pleas Court regarding a re-sentencing hearing an post-release control for a man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
 According to the decision posted online Friday by the court of appeals, Timothy J. Taylor represented himself during the appeal, in which he "attack(ed) various aspects of the length of his sentence, including the court’s ability to impose consecutive and non-minimum sentences.

Greenfield has been awarded $500,000 in funds from the Ohio Department of Development to be utilized in wastewater treatment plan upgrades.
 "The investments made today will ensure a safe and sanitary living environment for these communities," said William J. Graves, Director of the Department's Community Development Division. "Proper infrastructure is the foundation for economic growth and the health of Ohio's communities."

The Highland County Society for Children and Adults, and the Rotary clubs in both Hillsboro and Greenfield are gearing up for the 39th Annual Rotary Telethon, scheduled for Wednesday, March 31.
 The event will once again be hosted by Ernie Blankenship. The Hillsboro telethon will be held from 6-10 p.m. at U.S. Bank, and the Greenfield event will be held at McClain High School.

At least three fire departments responded to a barn fire on Concord Road Monday afternoon. 

The metal structure caught fire at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, and Hillsboro Fire and Rescue responded, with Marshall and Mowrystown fire departments providing mutual aid. 

Further information was not immediately available, as crews were dispatched to a grass fire on Reno Lane near Berrysville following the Concord Road fire.

At least three fire departments responded to a barn fire on Concord Road Monday afternoon. 

The metal structure caught fire at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, and Hillsboro Fire and Rescue responded, with Marshall and Mowrystown fire departments providing mutual aid. 

Further information was not immediately available, as crews were dispatched to a grass fire on Reno Lane near Berrysville following the Concord Road fire.

Two people were killed and one other was injured in a one-vehicle crash Saturday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, on state Route 73 south in Washington Township.
 According to the post, at approximately 10:22 p.m., a red 2000 Ford F-150 was traveling southeast on state Route 73 when it allegedly failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway, and struck several trees.

A House committee vote is expected Tuesday, March 29 on Senate Bill 5, the hotly debated legislation that would make strikes by public employees illegal.

The death of a 10-month-old infant Monday was found to be caused by drowning; however, the police investigation into the case remains open.
 Deputy Highland County Coroner Dr. Jeff Beery told The Highland County Press that he has ruled "the cause of death to be drowning and the manner of death is an accident."

Two juveniles were arrested following a 30-minute pursuit that reached high speeds Friday morning, across 31 miles of Highland County and Pike County roadways, after they allegedly stole a vehicle and refused to stop at the instruction of law enforcement.
 According to Sgt. Rob New of the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, at approximately 12:51 a.m. Friday a trooper attempted to stop a 1998 Ford Explorer for failing to stop at the intersection on state Route 124 and U.S. 50.

State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has announced the Ohio House's passage of Substitute House Bill 21, which strives to expand educational opportunities for Ohio's urban and rural schools by establishing Teach For America in Ohio, by a vote of 65-32.

Big City Pizza, 1460 Jefferson Street, Greenfield, celebrates the grand opening of their expanded dine – in restaurant.

The Highland County Commissioners declared April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, with the theme for Highland County’s prevention campaign set as “You Make A World Of Difference.” Attending the proclamation signing were Wendy Jacobs, Lynn Boose, Jeff Rulon, Katie Ross, Ashley McKee and Nicholle Stratton.