Nearly 63 million Americans have already cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 5 election. 

“If [Trump] were utterly 'toxic' in these purple states, Democrats wouldn’t be putting him in their ads,” Ryan Williams said.

Medicare premiums and senior citizens' prescription drug costs have surged since passage of the $891 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, according to data compiled by an advocate for seniors on the federal health care program.

It would cost between $900 million and more than $1 billion beyond current renovation estimates for Hamilton County to put a roof on Paycor Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals, according to estimates from three companies presented to county board leadership this week.

A busy Oct. 30 meeting saw Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton approve new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, hear a positive report on permissive sales tax receipts and agree to contribute $250,000 toward a broadband project, among other matters.

Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton welcomed representatives from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce and Grow! Highland County to their Wednesday, Oct. 30 meeting, as commissioners proclaimed Nov. 30 as Small Business Saturday and encouraged the community to support local businesses throughout November and beyond.

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural STEEL Conference was held Tuesday, Oct. 22 at The Patriot Center located on Southern State Community College’s Hillsboro campus. STEEL stands for Strengthening Together Experienced and Emerging Leaders.

The Chatfield Edge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting post-secondary students through advising, mentoring, scholarships and personal enrichment, has announced the sale of its 99-acre St. Martin, Ohio property to Future Plans, Inc., a nonprofit that provides technical and capacity building support through the GRIT Project for all 32 Appalachian Ohio counties.

The Give & Gather Project will host its first Service Showcase Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at McClain High School cafetorium, offering residents a unique opportunity to connect with local community groups and learn how to get involved.

Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans this week announced the results of a continuing longterm investigation that was conducted in Pike and Scioto counties.

Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) recommending former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo be charged with making false statements to Congress. In an apparent effort to shield himself from accountability, evidence suggests Mr. Cuomo knowingly and willfully made false statements to the Select Subcommittee on numerous occasions about material aspects of New York’s COVID-19 nursing home disaster and the ensuing cover-up.

The following is the schedule two disciplinary cases set for hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in November.

Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday newly verified data demonstrating that the number of overdose deaths in Ohio have dropped substantially for a second consecutive calendar year.

Trump addressed comments made recently by President Joe Biden, emphasizing the “hatred” he sees in the political rhetoric. “Joe Biden finally said what he and Kamala really think of our supporters. He called them ‘garbage,’” Trump said. “My response to Joe and Kamala is very simple. You can't lead America if you don't love Americans and you can't be president if you hate the American people, and there's a lot of hatred.”

Mark your calendars: it’s time for the Christmas season at the Highland House Museum.