Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich has unveiled The Jobs Budget – a groundbreaking proposal that closes an $8 billion projected budget gap through significant government reforms and carefully considered spending reductions.

The Highland County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board of Trustees has pared down the pool of applicants for the CVB's executive director's position to five people.
 CVB secretary treasurer Kathryn Hapner said that the board met Monday at the Highland County Senior Center, and entered into executive session for just over one hour to discuss the hiring of a director.

After spending nearly an hour in executive session, the Hillsboro City Council voted against accepting a finding of fact report negotiations with the unions for the city's fire and police departments.
 When council voted to enter back into executive session, held during Monday's regular council meeting to discuss "personnel and security," council president Lee Koogler opened the floor for discussion on the findings.

The Fourth District Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of a Highland County jury regarding a local attorney, convicted on charges he used his clients' funds for his own use.
 Former attorney John Slagle was sentenced on March 19, 2010 to six years in prison following the conviction. In April 2010, he appealed the sentence.

Lane restrictions have been lifted on state Route 93 in Lawrence County, as well as on three other Lawrence County routes, following heavy rains and last week's flooding of numerous creeks, streams and rivers.

The American Red Cross is offering assistance to the Japanese Red Cross following Friday’s magnitude 9.1 earthquake and resulting tsunami that left towns and villages in Japan devastated. The earthquake triggered fires and caused severe damage to buildings, leaving five million households without electricity and 1 million without water. Early assessments indicate that more than 2,500 houses have collapsed completely, with 2,500 more damaged.

From the Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9, the following is a list of closures and restrictions due to flooding on the state highway system in Adams, Brown, Lawrence, Pike and Scioto counties effective Saturday, March 12, 2011.

A state official sought input from his constituents, and Friday night Highland County public workers were vocal, and united, in what they think should be done: "Kill Senate Bill 5."

Ohio 86th District Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) held a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland County Administration Building Friday with the intent to listen to people who had concerns regarding state issues, SB 5 in particular. 

The Highland County Board of Commissioners recognized and commended Ronald Levi Schilling, Boy Scout Troop 226, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Greenfield Police Department executed two search warrants last week, resulting the seizing of suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia.
 One man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and additional charges are pending against other individuals.