The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President Obama's health care law, it announced Monday.

In executive session, the commission heard a confidential report on complaints and pending investigations concerning alleged violations of the Ethics Law and related statutes and litigation.

In Italy, art-lovers have Michelangelo and his Sistine Chapel. A little closer to home, a rendition of those same Renaissance works are on display with just a glance toward the ceiling in the halls of Fairfield Local Schools.

This week a group that included representation from the Highland County TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party submitted petition language and signatures that are needed to start the process with Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office.

ODE is required to develop another measure of student academic performance beyond the performance index so that all school districts and school buildings can accurately be compared.

Dyar grew up in Hillsboro, Ohio and attended Ohio State University, where she earned a master’s degree. She is a 1954 graduate of Hillsboro High School. Her brothers are longtime Hillsboro attorneys and former judges Jim and Jon Hapner.

A company in Central Ohio employing more than 700 Ohioans has reported facing discriminatory tactics by the Mexican government, limiting the company’s growth. In response to concerns raised by Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) of Hilliard, U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Reps. Pat Tiberi (OH-12) and Steve Stivers (OH-15) called on the Obama Administration to enforce existing trade law and demand Mexico abide by international trade obligations.

The Hobart Activity Committee served a free meal of beans and cornbread to all employees who are veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 9 during the company lunch break. It was a way of recognizing those who have served and the committee wanted to honor them.