• In The News 28 December 2010

    Greenfield passes permanent appropriations during special session

    The Greenfield City Council voted 5-0 to pass its 2011 permanent appropriations ordinance Tuesday evening during a special session that lasted less than four minutes.
     The meeting was necessary after council failed to receive enough votes to waive the three-reading rule during its regular meeting Dec. 21. Council member Harvey Everhart voted against the measure, saying that there were too many "glaring errors" in the ordinance.
  • In The News 28 December 2010
    Gas prices reach $3.19 in Hillsboro; highest rate since 2008
    Holiday travelers have more to contend with than just cold and icy weather, as gas prices have soared past $3 a gallon.
     In Hillsboro Tuesday afternoon, gas prices averaged $3.19, and according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, nationally prices are at their highest rate since 2008.
  • In The News 28 December 2010
    One Last Visit
    It is with mixed emotions that I write this column this week. Beginning January 3, 2011, I will change job responsibilities with Ohio State University (OSU) Extension and assume the role of OSU Extension Beef Coordinator. This position will be based out of the OSU Extension Center at Piketon.
  • In The News 28 December 2010
    County, sheriff's deputies continue in wage negotiations
    Highland County and the Fraternal Order of Police representing the deputies of the Highland County Sheriff's Office have extended negations to March so that both sides could collect and present "fact finding."
     Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward told The Highland County Press that the only matter left to reach an agreement on is wages.
  • In The News 28 December 2010
    Penn Township to meet this week on fiscal officer appointment
    The Penn Township Trustees will meet later this week to discuss the next step for the township following the death last week of their fiscal officer.
     Philip Davis, who had been the fiscal officer for the past seven years, died Dec. 22.
  • In The News 28 December 2010
    NCB launches SMART Savers program at local elementary schools
    NCB, FSB (NCB) a federally chartered savings bank is actively engaging local youth throughout Southern Ohio in financial literacy by launching a SMART Savers program. Students in grades first through fifth at Blanchester and Fayetteville-Perry Schools are able to open a SMART Savers Savings Account and then on their lunch hour during designated bank days, NCB representatives will be at their schools to accept deposits.
  • In The News 27 December 2010
    AAA reports Ohio gasoline up 9 cents; average surpasses $3 a gallon
    In Hillsboro Tuesday, Dec. 28, prices shot up to $3.19 a gallon, up from $3.03 the day before, for a gallon of regular gas.
  • In The News 27 December 2010
    Unemployed Ohioans receiving retroactive extended benefit payments
    The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has announced that more than 35,776 eligible unemployed workers in Ohio are again receiving federal extended unemployment benefits, after President Obama signed legislation on Friday extending deadlines for the program from November 27, 2010, to December 31, 2011.
  • In The News 27 December 2010
    State audit identifies nearly $1 million missing
    Ohio Auditor of State Mary Taylor has released the special audit investigation of the village of Ripley, identifying $952,618 in findings for recovery against former utilities clerk Katherine Lang for utility payments that were collected but not deposited into a village account.
  • In The News 26 December 2010
    Some Ohio lawmakers look to public employment for budget cuts
    In looking at ways to balance what may be a $10 billion budget deficit, some Ohio lawmakers are taking a look at the salaries, wages and benefits of Ohio's public employees.
  • In The News 25 December 2010
    Merry Christmas from the HCP family
    The staff of The Highland County Press - Angie Matticks, Lisa Wharton, Stephen Forsha, Caitlin Ryan, Rosemary Ryan, Brandy Chandler and Rory Ryan - wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
  • In The News 24 December 2010
    Ohio budget deficit may hit $10 billion
    While many Ohioans have grown accustomed to hearing about a pending $8 billion deficit in the state budget, one Ohio lawmaker is predicting it could be worse. A lot worse.
  • In The News 23 December 2010
    Appeals court upholds vehicular homicide conviction
    Ohio's Fourth District Court of Appeals has upheld the convictions of an area man convicted of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
     According to the decision published online Dec. 23, the court considered the appeal of Jeremy D. Lansing.
  • In The News 23 December 2010
    Shooting case bound over to grand jury
    The case of a Hillsboro man charged with shooting another man in the face has been bound over for consideration by a grand jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court.
     Jimmie Jacobs, 64, was charged with second-degree felony felonious assault following the Dec. 15 shooting at J and J automotive, which left 28-year-old Jonanathan Harris, of Hillsboro, in critical condition.
  • In The News 23 December 2010
    Daniels, Ohio House honor Gary Heaton
    “We are pleased to extend special recognition to Gary Heaton on his outstanding service as a member of the Highland County Board of Commissioners. He is truly deserving of high praise, for he has combined civic concern and dedication with selfless initiative to become a dynamic leader in the Highland County area."
  • In The News 22 December 2010
    County jobless rate drops to 14.2 percent
    The jobless rate in Highland County fell slightly for the month of November, ranking Highland County with the third highest unemployment rate of Ohio's 88 counties.
     For more of 2010 Highland County and Clinton County were ranked either first or second in jobless numbers. According to Novembers numbers, provided by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Highland County's rate was at 14.2 percent, down from 14.4 percent.
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