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In The News 26 June 2013

Sen. Peterson honors Larry L. Long's service with County Commissioners' Association of Ohio

Senator Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today honored Larry L. Long on his retirement after 40 years of exceptional service with the County Commissioners' Association of Ohio.

In The News 26 June 2013

SSCC's Adult Opportunity Center holds recognition celebration

Area residents who passed the General Education Development (GED) test were honored June 14 at the 25th annual Adult Opportunity Center’s Recognition Celebration at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

In The News 25 June 2013

Highland County's jobless rate jumps to 9.3 percent

While Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.0 percent in May 2013, unchanged from April, statistics released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), show that Highland County's unemployment rate spiked from 8.6 percent in April to 9.3 percent in May.

In The News 25 June 2013

Bobby Mackey added to Paycheck Tribute at Greene Countrie Towne Festival

A new artist has been added to the Johnny Paycheck Tribute scheduled Saturday, July 20 during the Greene Countrie Towne Festival in Greenfield. Bobby Mackey will be joining in on vocals along with Richard Martin, Eric Huff and Rhett Sims.

In The News 21 June 2013

Chamber hosts 2013 annual dinner

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on Thursday, June 20 on the lawn of the historic Scott House.

In The News 20 June 2013

Wenstrup: Ohio farmers deserve better

"Ohio farmers deserve better, and Ohio taxpayers deserve better. We need a farm bill, but we need a responsible farm bill. Farmers are America’s original small business owner, and their legacy of hard work was and is fundamental to the strength of our nation.”

In The News 20 June 2013

Rick Earley retiring as HCS superintendent

After taking over for former superintendent Art Reiber in the fall of 2009, Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Rick Earley has announced his retirement, effective January 2014.

In The News 20 June 2013

Rosenberger continues work on state budget

According to a news release today from Rosenberger, Ohio’s budget process is drawing to an end after nearly five months of deliberation and hearings. During this time, Rosenberger said he has been listening intently to feedback he has received from the district to make sure concerns are addressed.

In The News 18 June 2013

Hillsboro FFA Chapter attends national Washington Leadership Conference

Members of the Hillsboro High School FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Organization’s 2013 Washington Leadership Conference during the week of June 10-16.

In The News 17 June 2013

'No support' for insanity plea in Pierson case

Matthew Kaleb Pierson appeared in Highland County Common Pleas Court Monday morning for a hearing on evaluation.

In The News 16 June 2013

Wenstrup: Our military is at the ready to protect America, aid our allies, and deter evil

"The American people can be confident that our military men, women, and families will have the resources necessary to continue their mission in the defense of our nation.”

In The News 15 June 2013

McCarty Associates celebrates 50th anniversary with June 21 open house

This year McCarty Associates celebrates its 50th anniversary as the area leader in architecture, engineering and surveying services.

In The News 15 June 2013

McCarty Associates celebrates 50th anniversary with June 21 open house

This year McCarty Associates celebrates its 50th anniversary as the area leader in architecture, engineering and surveying services.

In The News 15 June 2013

Peterson named to Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission

Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) this week named Senator Bob Peterson (R–Sabina) as a member of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission.

In The News 13 June 2013

Adena surgeon first in U.S. to use new shoulder implant

Dr. Brian S. Cohen, an Adena orthopaedic surgeon and chair of Adena Bone and Joint, performed the surgery where he installed a state-of-the-art reverse shoulder implant in a 72-year old patient.

In The News 12 June 2013

Commissioners OK judge's requests; meet with First State Bank

The official grand opening celebration for the First State Bank Hillsboro banking center will be Friday, June 14 with a baseball-themed party. "We just want to say thank you to the community. We had our first board meeting in Hillsboro last night. Since day one, we have felt very welcomed in Highland County." – CEO Mike Pell.