Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades met with representatives from NextEra Energy Resources Wednesday, May 7, ahead of the first planned open house for the company’s proposed Barr Energy Storage project on Mad River Road.
Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades proclaimed the month of May as Older Americans Month in Highland County during their Wednesday, May 6 meeting.
On May 8, the Ohio State Highway Patrol partnered with Kings Island to host a Saved by the Belt event. The event was held inside the amusement park. There were recipients nominated by the Patrol’s Piqua and Wilmington districts.
The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation will be having a special meeting on Monday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in the commission chambers on the second floor of the Highland County Administration Building at 119 Governor Foraker Place, Hillsboro.
Highland County’s America 250 Committee has approved a time capsule project as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. A time capsule will be buried under one of the sidewalks on the court house square in conjunction with renovations on the exterior of the building expected to commence in late July.
Exactly one month after the U.S. declared a ceasefire with Iran, the U.S. struck Iranian military sites Thursday in retaliation for “unprovoked” attacks on a U.S. Navy ship, according to U.S. Central Command.
“I am grateful for Attorney General Yost’s long career in public service, from serving as Delaware County Auditor, Delaware County Prosecutor, Auditor of State, to Attorney General of Ohio. I wish him the best in his next endeavor.
A finding for recovery of $42,529.11 was issued Thursday against the former treasurer for Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, who was convicted of stealing money from the district. The total against Amy Spears included court-ordered restitution, plus other losses identified as part of an investigation by the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit.
The closing of a chapter and the beginning of a new one are just steps away for the class of 2026 as students participate in the activities to honor this milestone.
The president said a deal with Iran is close, despite making the same claim multiple times since a ceasefire went into place April 7. However, Trump appears to acknowledge the Islamic Republic’s reluctance to reach a deal over the last month after several failed attempts to make a deal.
Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA member Grace Allen was slated as the 2026-27 Ohio FFA State Sentinel Friday evening during the final session of the 98th Ohio FFA Convention.
The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board added properties to their lists for both state grant programs during their Thursday, April 30 meeting, as they also heard updates on progress made for existing projects.
