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  • County, Hangar 6 continue to debate tax issue

    The ongoing property tax dispute between the Highland County commissioners and the legal counsel for Hangar 6, a business located at the Highland County Airport, continues to be at impasse. This week, Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Tom Horst and Jeremy Shaffer said in a Feb. 2 letter to Highland County Prosecutor Jim Grandey they are asking their legal counsel to “proceed to collect the delinquent tax as quickly as possible, including penalties and interest.”
  • Highland County ODOT'ers recognized with service awards
    CHILLICOTHE - Four employees of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highland County Highway Maintenance Facility have been recognized for their combined 60 years of service to the state of Ohio.
  • Highland County ODOT'ers recognized with service awards
    CHILLICOTHE - Four employees of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highland County Highway Maintenance Facility have been recognized for their combined 60 years of service to the state of Ohio.
  • New Vienna man charged with felonious assault

    A New Vienna man is facing a charge of felonious assault following an alleged assault against a family member. 
     
    According to Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward, Justin Osborne, 28, was arrested Jan. 30.

  • Primary election could decide next mayor of Hillsboro
    The May 3 Republican primary race could decide who will be the next mayor of Hillsboro, according to the Highland County Board of Elections.
      Feb. 2 was the last day for party candidates to file for the primary election, and candidates Rod Daniels, Drew Hastings and Terry Mikkelsen each filed their petitions. Director of Elections Steve Witham said that Independent candidates have until May 2 to file.
  • Bishop presents state of the city of Greenfield
    The year 2010 seems like a whirlwind. Time flies when you enjoy what you do and I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire year. The first day I was here I called a meeting of all staff, explained to them what I felt needed to be done to re-create a sense of community trust, and asked each of them to be on my team. What an excellent team they have been! I have seen them work like I never dreamed, they have accepted tasks that were not in their job descriptions and accomplished them beyond expectations. I believe it takes a strong workforce in services and safety as a solid foundation for a strong community and I believe in the employees of the City of Greenfield, Ohio.
  • Greenfield Police Report
    The following is the Greenfield Police Report for Jan. 25-31, 2011.
  • HPD investigating reports of counterfeit bills
    The Hillsboro Police Department is investigating a recent escalation in the circulation of counterfeit money being passed through businesses in the Hillsboro and Highland County areas.
     According to Chief Nick Thompson of the HPD, the department has been taking reports from individuals, and "We have also been contacted by a local bank which identified counterfeit money in business deposits."
  • No injuries reported in Buford fire
    No injuries were reported during a structure fire in the Buford area Tuesday morning.
     According to Chief Lisa Reeves of the Mt. Orab Fire Department, approximately 20 firefighters responded to the fire on Sicily Road around noon Tuesday. Firefighters from Sardinia also responded with tanker trucks.
  • Appeals court upholds conviction on rape, kidnapping charges
    The Twelfth District Court of Appeals upheld a Clinton County court's decision to deny a man's attempt to withdraw his no contest plea more than eight years after he was convicted of rape, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, and possession of criminal tools.
  • DHL agrees to pay $80,000 fine
    The Cincinnati Enquirer has reported that "DHL Express has agreed to pay an $80,000 fine to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating its wastewater permit in 2007 and 2008 at its former hub in Wilmington."
  • Coonrod found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter; sentenced to 20 years WATCH THE VIDEO
    Wesley Coonrod has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty Monday on two counts of involuntary manslaughter, felonies of the first degree, in the deaths of his sons Thomas and Stephen.
      He was immediately sentenced to 20 years in prison by Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss, who told Coonrod that the court has not seen him take responsibility for the deaths of his sons.
     "Not only did you not die, trying to save your children, you didn't even try," Coss said. "It appears to the court you did nothing ... You failed to protect your children. You say your children were your life ... There was also a lot of beer in your life."
  • Coonrod found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, sentenced to 20 years
    Wesley Coonrod has been found not guilty of murdering his 3- and 4-year-old sons and arson charges and guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
    Jurors did not find that Coonrod set the fire March 7 fire that killed Thomas and Stephen Coonrod, and acquitted him on charges of aggravated arson and two counts of murder.
    Coonrod was sentenced to 10 years consecutive for 20 years. 
    Coonrod told the court he intends to appeal as soon as possible. 
  • Juror dismissed; deliberations to begin 'from scratch'
    A juror was excused Monday morning and replaced with the first alternate juror in the Wesley Coonrod trial. Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss ordered that deliberations are to begin "from scratch."
  • Daniels, Rosenberger to hold joint open door sessions
    Representative Rosenberger and Senator Daniels will be on hand to answer any questions concerning state government and the region, as well as discuss any personal matters regarding state agencies.
  • Hazardous weather advisory posted through Feb. 2
    A hazardous weather advisory has been posted for parts of the Ohio Valley for Monday, Jan. 31 through Wednesday, Feb. 2.
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