Despite gray skies, rain showers and cool temperatures, a large crowd enjoyed Chambers-Fite Realty’s annual open house and hog roast Friday.

Despite gray skies, rain showers and cool temperatures, a large crowd enjoyed Chambers-Fite Realty’s annual open house and hog roast Friday.

Despite gray skies, rain showers and cool temperatures, a large crowd enjoyed Chambers-Fite Realty’s annual open house and hog roast Friday.

Despite gray skies, rain showers and cool temperatures, a large crowd enjoyed Chambers-Fite Realty’s annual open house and hog roast Friday.

Despite gray skies, rain showers and cool temperatures, a large crowd enjoyed Chambers-Fite Realty’s annual open house and hog roast Friday.

Oliver Kirby “RedBuck” White was a professional baseball pitcher and native of Highland County. Born in the county in 1884, his family was very athletic. His family was also gifted in the art of making things, especially inventions that have helped to build this nation.

An audit released this week by Auditor of State Dave Yost issued $7,380 in findings for recovery against former village officials and employees for misspending tax dollars on items including fuel, clothing, food and auto supplies. The audit covered the period Jan. 1, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2014.

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports that in Highland County, there are approximately 80 registered sex offenders. With Halloween right around the corner, it is crucial that you know which houses to avoid when trick-or-treating.

“It is the tendency of government to grow, restrict liberty and reduce opportunities for its citizens. This review process will be an effective tool to combat growth and keep state agencies from overstepping their authority." – Sen. Kris Jordan

At a cost of approximately $6 million, the new complex includes a nearly 18,400-square-foot truck storage building and a 5,232-square foot office and maintenance building with advanced technical and electronic systems. The site also houses a 5,040-square foot cold storage building, salt and materials storage buildings, and fuel storage.

“It is the obligation of Congress to restore its Article I Constitutional authority by ultimately working toward balancing the budget. As a result of Congress failing to make any progress in that direction, I have introduced a substitute conservative CR that would set the discretionary budget at the $1.04 trillion level, fulfilling the promise Congress made to the American people in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and making a nearly $30 billion annual savings from the current level." – Rep. King

Gary Smaltz, commander of the Disabled American Veterans Lloyd C. Ludwick Chapter 123, recently accepted a check on behalf of the local DAV from the Hillsboro Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1161 motorcycle riders in the amount of $5,000.

Gary Smaltz, commander of the Disabled American Veterans Lloyd C. Ludwick Chapter 123, recently accepted a check on behalf of the local DAV from the Hillsboro Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1161 motorcycle riders in the amount of $5,000.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Highland County during their Wednesday, Sept. 28 board meeting.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Highland County during their Wednesday, Sept. 28 board meeting.