Approximately 400 people gathered in Mowrystown on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States during the community’s annual Memorial Day parade and service.
The Rev. Leo Kuhn was the guest speaker at the Hillsboro Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25, held at the Highland County Veterans Memorial outside the Highland County Courthouse. The U.S. Air Force veteran devoted his speech to the "Greatest Generation" – the men and women who served the nation during and after World War II.
The Mount Orab village chief financial officer was charged with over a thousand counts related to alleged voyeurism and child pornography in Florida, according to reports from Fox 19 and the Hillsborough County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office.
More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is set to only grow, a recent congressional report finds. The Joint Economic Committee’s 2026 report shows that non-interest federal spending on Social Security and Medicare payouts will climb from 45% to 52% over the next decade
The Lebanon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single-vehicle fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred May 24 just after 8:30 p.m., on state Route 48 southbound at mile marker 19 in Clear creek Township, Warren County.
Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades discussed several contracts and projects, including ideas to address county cybersecurity policies, during their Wednesday, May 20 meeting.
Two local agencies accepted proclamations during the Wednesday, May 20 Highland County commission meeting, with commissioners recognizing staff of the Highland County Job & Family Services agency and the Highland County Community Action Organization.
This five-year, bipartisan bill reauthorizes and invests in critical surface transportation infrastructure across the nation, including roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.
"Specifically, we are examining the adequacy of company safeguards to prevent access to offshore sites to circumvent compliance with applicable U.S. federal regulations governing prediction market platforms." – Rep. Comer
The USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) has identified multiple UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7 terrorist attack, as well as 14 others affiliated with Hamas. The OIG is currently expanding its investigation.
The annual fundraiser for the Ohio Tobacco Museum drew a large crowd this spring, continuing strong support for preserving the region’s tobacco heritage while helping fund improvements and educational efforts at the museum.
The U.S. Justice Department this week announced the Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 15 defendants, including owners of child care centers and various Medicaid providers, for their alleged participation in various fraud schemes involving over $90 million in intended loss, including the two largest Medicaid fraud cases ever charged in the District and first-of-their kind charges involving additional Medicaid programs.
