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In The News 10 May 2010

Highland County Court connects to OCN

Highland County Court, which recently connected to a statewide justice information exchange system, now has the capability to cast a wider net in searching backgrounds of those appearing in court.

In The News 8 May 2010

Commissioners proclaim Older Americans Month

Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) celebrates the accomplishments of our older citizens in recognition of May as Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, Age Strong! Live Long!, was announced earlier by The Ohio Department of Aging.

In The News 7 May 2010

Blaine to be arraigned May 10 on theft, forgery charges

Former Greenfield pastor Jim Blaine will be arraigned May 10, after he and his attorney opted to not participate in a video arraignment scheduled for this week in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

In The News 7 May 2010

Mayor doesn't foresee layoffs; auditor still sees future budget deficit

Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink says that city workers do not have to be afraid their jobs are in danger due to a pending deficit of more than $400,000, as project by Hillsboro Auditor Gary Lewis. Lewis said he hoped the deficit would not result in layoffs, but that is hard to guarantee with the current numbers, and that the city should consider layoffs.

In The News 7 May 2010

Appeals court rules murder conviction will stand

The 4th District Court of Appeals returned a decision denying William Smith's final attempt to have his conviction overturned, according to the Highland County Prosecutor's Office.

In The News 7 May 2010

Lucas Memorial Concert set for May 16

On Sunday, May 16, the Chancel Choirs of Hillsboro First and Blanchester Grace United Methodist Churches will present a special choral concert honoring the memory of Dr. Glenn Lucas. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. at Hillsboro First United Methodist Church.

In The News 7 May 2010

Dodson Township man arrested on sexual battery charge

A 31-year-old Dodson Township man has been indicted on a sexual battery charge against a 14-year-old girl.

In The News 7 May 2010

Judges offer staffing assistance for clerk of courts

Commissioners said this week they are inclined to recommend a resolution to the staffing dilemma at the Highland County Clerk of Courts office that does not include adding another county employee. As first reported at www.highlandcountypress.com, Court of Appeals Judge Roger Kline spoke out on behalf of Highland County Clerk of Courts Paulette Donley at the April 28 meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners.

In The News 6 May 2010

Chapel in the Woods at Rocky Fork Lake marks 50th year

This Sunday, May 9 marks the opening of the Chapel in the Woods at Rocky Fork Lake, a summer worship ministry of Hillsboro First United Methodist Church. Services traditionally begin on Mother's Day and continue through Labor Day weekend. The nondenominational services begin at 8 a.m., weather permitting.

In The News 6 May 2010

Hospital Week observed May 9-15

Commissioners Gary Heaton, Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst signed a proclamation at their May 5 meeting for Hospital Week, May 9-15.

In The News 6 May 2010

Air Transport Services Group holds conference call

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) today announced that it will host an investor conference call to review its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern daylight-saving time.

In The News 6 May 2010

Kroger announces grand opening of Mt. Orab Marketplace store

The Cincinnati/Dayton Division of Kroger is proud to announce the completion and grand opening of the newest member of the Kroger Marketplace team in Mt. Orab. The Mt. Orab Marketplace will open its doors at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 6 at 210 Sterling Run Boulevard.

In The News 5 May 2010

Federal court upholds expungement of Hillsboro man's murder conviction

"A split federal appeals court upheld the expungement of a former death row inmate - a Hillsboro native - in a rape and murder case that led to Kentucky's first death sentence after states resumed executing inmates in 1976," according to a report from The Associated Press.

In The News 5 May 2010

Commissioners proclaim Supervised Visitation Awareness Month

Highland County Commissioners Gary Heaton, Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst signed a proclamation at their May 5 meeting for Supervised Visitation Awareness Month.

In The News 5 May 2010

Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors Day To Be Celebrated at Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center June 6

National Cancer Survivors day is Sunday, June 6. This worldwide celebration of life is recognized in hundreds of community throughout the United States, Canada, and other participating countries -- including ours from 2-4 p.m. at the Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center, an affiliate of CMH Regional Health System.

In The News 5 May 2010

Daniels holds lead in GOP 17th Senate District race

In one of the more hotly contested primary races Tuesday, State Rep. David Daniels, R-Greenfield, held an unofficial 822-vote lead over State Rep. Clyde Evans in the 17th Senate District Republican primary.