Maintaining the public’s records with professionalism and integrity, while displaying a dedication to customer services are qualities both candidates for Highland County recorder say are essential in being successful in the office. Republicans Richard Counter and Chad McConnaughey will face one another in the March 6 primary election.

January 16 marks the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.

Lynchburg Chief of Police Brandon Wooten has submitted his resignation, and the village administration has disbanded the police force's K-9 unit due to financial difficulties. While some village residents spoke out against the decision, the village administration said it came down to a loss of funds from the state level, and voters' decision not to pass a safety levy. 

Wooten, who has worked with the village for nearly 10 years, submitted his resignation during a meeting of the Lynchburg Village Council Thursday evening. 

Lynchburg Chief of Police Brandon Wooten has submitted his resignation, and the village administration has disbanded the police force's K-9 unit due to financial difficulties. While some village residents spoke out against the decision, the village administration said it came down to a loss of funds from the state level, and voters' decision not to pass a safety levy. 

Wooten, who has worked with the village for nearly 10 years, submitted his resignation during a meeting of the Lynchburg Village Council Thursday evening. 

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland helped Hillsboro resident Pete Pence officially kick off his campaign Thursday night to be Ohio's 91st District Representative. 

Held at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge, Strickland said that he was told that in attendance at the event were Democrats, Republicans and Tea Party members. 

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland helped Hillsboro resident Pete Pence officially kick off his campaign Thursday night to be Ohio's 91st District Representative. 

Held at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge, Strickland said that he was told that in attendance at the event were Democrats, Republicans and Tea Party members. 

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced today that it has issued a request for applications (RFA) from qualified managed care organizations interested in providing service to Ohioans enrolled in Medicaid.

Leesburg Chiropractic, 4 E. Main Street, Leesburg, (937) 780-BACK (2225) is now open for new patients.

Local firefighters and the Ohio State Fire Marshal's office say that the cause of Sunday's fire that destroyed the former Highland Enterprise was caused by "a human act" or was "incendiary.
  However, Cincinnati news media outlets have reported that the fire was "intentional" or "arson," which investigators say is not accurate.