Three-year-old Greyson Swayne enjoyed a very special surprise Monday morning at the Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc.'s Belfast Head Start Center. Shortly after arriving at Head Start and after giving the day's weather forecast for the pupils, Greyson and his classmates were sitting down for breakfast when his dad, U.S. Army Reserves Spc. Brandon Swayne walked in.

Two Highland County motorcyclists were seriously injured Saturday after crashing their bike along Route 35 in Fayette County.

The Hillsboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 140 Fair Street in Hillsboro Thursday. One occupant of the home was able to get out. The fire department requested the local Red Cross to provide assistance for her.

The Hillsboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 140 Fair Street in Hillsboro Thursday. One occupant of the home was able to get out. The fire department requested the local Red Cross to provide assistance for her.

The Honorable Brett M. Spencer has been chosen to deliver the commencement address at Southern State Community College on May 3.

Ohio Association of Realtors Director of Government Affairs Scott Williams was the April 25 guest speaker for the Highland County Board of Realtors' monthly luncheon at the Ponderosa Banquet Center.

Gov. John R. Kasich has appointed John Carey to serve as Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents. As Chancellor, Carey will lead the University System of Ohio – the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation – and will further the Administration’s efforts to better integrate higher education into the state’s job creation and workforce development efforts.

Weastec celebrated 25 years in Hillsboro Tuesday with a catered luncheon and community recognition. Following the luncheon, catered by Ponderosa, Weastec presented a $25,000 donation to Hillsboro City Schools, funds that will be used for the high school's new track and soccer fields and academic improvements.

Weastec celebrated 25 years in Hillsboro Tuesday with a catered luncheon and community recognition. Following the luncheon, catered by Ponderosa, Weastec presented a $25,000 donation to Hillsboro City Schools, funds that will be used for the high school's new track and soccer fields and academic improvements.

Ohio State Fair officials have announced that country singer Crystal Gayle will replace Tanya Tucker as the opening act for George Jones when his farewell tour makes a stop at the Ohio State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.

Sixty-five years ago this month, Wilmington College students grabbed picks and shovels, and began building a student dormitory that is still in use today.

Sixty-five years ago this month, Wilmington College students grabbed picks and shovels, and began building a student dormitory that is still in use today.

When nearly four in five servings of chicken in the U.S. are now served “off the bone,” – strips, bites and filets – what’s the most famous chicken restaurant in the world to do For KFC, the answer was simple: Get rid of the bones!

On Thursday, April 18, EMTs and Paramedics from area departments attended an educational training class sponsored by the Highland County Firefighters Association (HCFFA) and MedFlight at the Hillsboro Fire Department on the topic of Summer Emergencies.

“Sometimes in life you do things for a much greater cause.” These words spoken by Paint Valley head coach and athletic director Pete Hollon ring more true than he could have ever imagined, as he prepares to run in the Flying Pig Marathon on May 5. Who, what and why the 18-year head coach of Paint Valley football is running for is more important than any victory he has or ever will achieve as the Bearcats’ head football coach. This run is about and for Paint Valley senior Sydney Hodge.