The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies has released the 2016 State of Poverty report, which shows over 7,500 Highland County residents are classified as living in poverty, affecting nearly 1,800 families.

The reductions in spending would take place over a 10-year period, and since all spending reductions should be offset from within federal programs, additional savings to the interest on the debt would accrue after the 10-year period. “If we’re going to raise the debt limit, we should also rein in spending and address our massive debt. That’s just common sense,” Portman said.

Emergency responders were called to an overturned vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 62 and S.R. 28 in Leesburg at approximately 10:15 a.m. Thursday.

Emergency responders were called to an overturned vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 62 and S.R. 28 in Leesburg at approximately 10:15 a.m. Thursday.

Emergency responders were called to an overturned vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 62 and S.R. 28 in Leesburg at approximately 10:15 a.m. Thursday.

The Ohio Senate passed legislation today investing $7.8 billion to fund the construction and maintenance of the state's transportation system. The bill also enhances safety, promotes commerce and puts tens of thousands of Ohioans to work.

A group of Greenfield community advocates, with the support of the village of Greenfield, are partnering with Heritage Ohio, to answer questions and guide the Greenfield community through a process of becoming a Main Street Community.

The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival kicks off this Friday, March 24, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington. This is a biannual acoustic music event that occurs each March and November and is celebrating its 26th production this spring. It’s a homecoming of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and fans gathering to commemorate bluegrass, a truly American style of music.

The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival kicks off this Friday, March 24, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington. This is a biannual acoustic music event that occurs each March and November and is celebrating its 26th production this spring. It’s a homecoming of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and fans gathering to commemorate bluegrass, a truly American style of music.

A special audit of the STAR Community Justice Center in Scioto County determined 11 directors and employees benefited from $20,090 that was spent improperly, and findings for recovery were issued in that amount. About half the amount ($10,523) stems from prohibited spending during 20 conferences, training seminars and meetings in cities including Las Vegas, Reno, Orlando and Pittsburgh.

State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) joined area leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony of Vinton County's new supermarket, Campbell's Market.

Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the second session of the 114th Congress.

The DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Lloyd C. Ludwick, Chapter 123, has presented a new flag to the Lynchburg Post Office.

The DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Lloyd C. Ludwick, Chapter 123, has presented a new flag to the Lynchburg Post Office.

Boxelder bugs are so named because they are a major pest of Boxelder trees, their primary host. These bugs feed on seed-bearing (female) Boxelder trees, and they also feed on seed-bearing silver maples.