"At a time when every penny counts, we must do all we can to recover as much as possible for Ohio and our taxpayers," said Attorney General Mike DeWine. "By establishing a state law protecting and encouraging those with insider knowledge of fraud to come to us, we can retain critical state funds."

A court trial date was scheduled and attorneys discussed pending motions during a status hearing held Friday in Highland County Common Pleas Court in a civil suit against the city of Greenfield, filed by its former law director.
Conrad Curren, who was terminated as the Greenfield Law Director in October 2008, filed the case in January alleging that members of council conspired together to seek his termination from the city. Curren is seeking nearly $40,000 in total damages.

A pretrial hearing was held Friday for a Sardinia man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide.
Mickey Berry, 24, was indicted in March on the third-degree felony count, stemming from a September 2010 car crash that killed one and left others injured.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that on Sept. 17, the post responded to a three-car crash on state Route 138.

With the arrival of warmer weather and the spring rains, now is an excellent time to make inspect the parts of your home which protect it from the elements. Start with your roof.

The Highland County Republican Party Central Committee is accepting applications and resumés for the position of Highland County Clerk of Courts, following the retirement of Paulette Donley.

The 42nd graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held March 18 in the college’s Central Campus auditorium. Seventeen students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program.

As high school students across Highland County prepare for the dresses and limousines of prom night, law enforcement and first-responders are preparing a pre-prom message of life-saving safety.
  In a joint effort to bring awareness to the dangers of drug- and drunk-driving, Highland County DARE, county fire departments, the Highland County Sheriff's Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will create a "Prom Promise" mock disaster April 14 at the Highland County Fairgrounds.

Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 10-16 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirmed the commitment of the Highland County Victim Witness Program to respect and enforce victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week

After more than two decades as Highland County Clerk of Courts, Paulette Donley surprised the Highland County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, April 6 by announcing her retirement. In a letter dated April 6, Donley said her retirement is effective in nine days.

After more than two decades as Highland County Clerk of Courts, Paulette Donley surprised the Highland County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, April 6 by announcing her retirement. In a letter dated April 6, Donley said her retirement is effective in nine days.

The investigation notes state that the alleged incident took place on Oct. 22 and regarded alleged hazing of a sexual nature before a sports practice. There were four alleged "suspects" and 10 alleged victims.