• In The News 7 September 2010

    Labor Day crowd packs fair WATCH THE VIDEO

    A Labor Day crowd packed the midways and filled the booths Monday at the Highland County Fair. 

    Leesburg resident Blake Adams, whose family raises cattle on their farm, was busy washing her cow in preparation for showing. Blake told The Highland County Press that she has a better calf than she did last year and she hopes to win the showman competition. 

    While Blake was focused on her 4-H activities, other area residents were busy occupying the rides, playing games and strolling through the exhibition buildings. 

  • In The News 7 September 2010
    Labor Day crowd packs fair

    A Labor Day crowd packed the midways and filled the booths Monday at the Highland County Fair. 

    Leesburg resident Blake Adams, whose family raises cattle on their farm, was busy washing her cow in preparation for showing. Blake told The Highland County Press that she has a better calf than she did last year and she hopes to win the showman competition. 

    While Blake was focused on her 4-H activities, other area residents were busy occupying the rides, playing games and strolling through the exhibition buildings. 

  • In The News 6 September 2010
    Area residents represent at state fair

    Highland County was well-represented at the Ohio State Fair this summer, with the following area residents participating and bringing home awards. Pictured are Tori Walker, Brenna Simmons, Mackenzie Creek, Ben Rhoads, Kelsy Clinton, Tiffany Satterfield, Ali Powers and Michael Gunderman. 

  • In The News 6 September 2010
    Area residents represent at state fair

    Highland County was well-represented at the Ohio State Fair this summer, with the following area residents participating and bringing home awards. Pictured are Tori Walker, Brenna Simmons, Mackenzie Creek, Ben Rhoads, Kelsy Clinton, Tiffany Satterfield, Ali Powers and Michael Gunderman. 

  • In The News 6 September 2010
    Poll shows Kasich leads Strickland; Portman leads Fisher
    According to a recent Rasmussen Poll (www.rasmussenreports.com), Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) trails his Republican challenger, John Kasich, by eight points in his bid for re-election.
  • In The News 6 September 2010
    Overlook Retreat Banquet Center at Rocky Fork opens under new management
    The Overlook Retreat Banquet Center at the East Shore of Rocky Fork Lake is under new management.
  • In The News 6 September 2010
    Fatal shooting investigated in Adams County
    The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Saturday night, Sept. 4 in Meigs Township.
  • In The News 5 September 2010
    2010 Highland County Fair kicks off WATCH THE VIDEO

    After a few days of preliminary setup and unpacking, the first day of the 2010 Highland County Fair kicked off Saturday, with the crowning of the Junior Fair Queen. 

    Tiffany Satterfield, of Hillsboro, was named the 2010 Junior Fair Queen, with runners up Lisa Rhonemus, Daisy Christophel and Kellly Mustard. 

  • In The News 4 September 2010
    Four compete to be crowned junior fair queen

    Four young ladies from across Highland County will compete Saturday to become the 2010 Highland County Junior Fair Queen. 

    Daisy Christophel , of Lynchburg, Kelly Mustard, of Hillsboro; Lisa Rhonemus, of Lynchburg; and Tiffany Satterfield, of Hillsboro, will each compete for the crown.

  • In The News 4 September 2010
    Four compete to be crowned junior fair queen

    Four young ladies from across Highland County will compete Saturday to become the 2010 Highland County Junior Fair Queen. 

    Daisy Christophel , of Lynchburg, Kelly Mustard, of Hillsboro; Lisa Rhonemus, of Lynchburg; and Tiffany Satterfield, of Hillsboro, will each compete for the crown.

  • In The News 3 September 2010
    Area youth takes saving 4-H into her own hands
    Voters might not have been able to support extra funding for OSU Extension, with a levy, but one little is is trying to raise enough funds to keep 4-H programming going - using the skills she has learned in 4-H.
  • In The News 3 September 2010
    One-Stop program lives up to its name
    If you’re dealing with or facing unemployment, do you know all the programs available to you? Where to find childcare, housing, job training? How to fund a college education?
    Great news: You don’t have to. That’s the beauty of the One-Stop centers sponsored by the state of Ohio and operated by the Job and Family Services (JFS) offices throughout the state. The One-Stop centers serve as intermediaries between people and the programs available.

  • In The News 3 September 2010
    Brown Publishing newspapers sale to lenders approved by bankruptcy court
    Brown Publishing Co.’s bank lenders are taking over the Ohio-based chain of 15 dailies and numerous other publications under an order signed Friday, Sept. 3 by the judge overseeing its bankruptcy case, Editor and Publisher has reported. 
  • In The News 3 September 2010
    Report says sale of bankrupt Brown Publishing appears imminent
    Editor and Publisher has reported that the sale of bankrupt Brown Publishing, which operates The Times-Gazette and County Shopper in Hillsboro, appears imminent.
  • In The News 3 September 2010
    Strickland appoints new SSCC trustees
    When the Southern State Board of Trustees holds their regular session Sept. 8, a full board of nine trustees could be in attendance, as Gov. Ted Strickland's office has confirmed two additional appointments to the board.
  • In The News 2 September 2010
    Extension informational meeting Sept. 8; Junior Fair sales Sept. 8-10
    The Advisory Committee for OSU Extension – Highland County will be hosting an informational meeting at the Highland County Fair concerning future operational plans for the Extension office. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Livestock Show Arena before the Junior Fair Market Hog and Market Goat sales.
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