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In The News 20 June 2013

Wenstrup: Ohio farmers deserve better

"Ohio farmers deserve better, and Ohio taxpayers deserve better. We need a farm bill, but we need a responsible farm bill. Farmers are America’s original small business owner, and their legacy of hard work was and is fundamental to the strength of our nation.”

In The News 20 June 2013

Rick Earley retiring as HCS superintendent

After taking over for former superintendent Art Reiber in the fall of 2009, Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Rick Earley has announced his retirement, effective January 2014.

In The News 20 June 2013

Rosenberger continues work on state budget

According to a news release today from Rosenberger, Ohio’s budget process is drawing to an end after nearly five months of deliberation and hearings. During this time, Rosenberger said he has been listening intently to feedback he has received from the district to make sure concerns are addressed.

In The News 18 June 2013

Hillsboro FFA Chapter attends national Washington Leadership Conference

Members of the Hillsboro High School FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Organization’s 2013 Washington Leadership Conference during the week of June 10-16.

In The News 17 June 2013

'No support' for insanity plea in Pierson case

Matthew Kaleb Pierson appeared in Highland County Common Pleas Court Monday morning for a hearing on evaluation.

In The News 16 June 2013

Wenstrup: Our military is at the ready to protect America, aid our allies, and deter evil

"The American people can be confident that our military men, women, and families will have the resources necessary to continue their mission in the defense of our nation.”

In The News 15 June 2013

McCarty Associates celebrates 50th anniversary with June 21 open house

This year McCarty Associates celebrates its 50th anniversary as the area leader in architecture, engineering and surveying services.

In The News 15 June 2013

McCarty Associates celebrates 50th anniversary with June 21 open house

This year McCarty Associates celebrates its 50th anniversary as the area leader in architecture, engineering and surveying services.

In The News 15 June 2013

Peterson named to Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission

Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) this week named Senator Bob Peterson (R–Sabina) as a member of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission.

In The News 13 June 2013

Adena surgeon first in U.S. to use new shoulder implant

Dr. Brian S. Cohen, an Adena orthopaedic surgeon and chair of Adena Bone and Joint, performed the surgery where he installed a state-of-the-art reverse shoulder implant in a 72-year old patient.

In The News 12 June 2013

Commissioners OK judge's requests; meet with First State Bank

The official grand opening celebration for the First State Bank Hillsboro banking center will be Friday, June 14 with a baseball-themed party. "We just want to say thank you to the community. We had our first board meeting in Hillsboro last night. Since day one, we have felt very welcomed in Highland County." – CEO Mike Pell.

In The News 10 June 2013

Bob McEwen Water Treatment Plant expansion completed

After four years of planning, construction, and renovation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completed expansion of the Bob McEwen Water Treatment Plant in Batavia.

In The News 10 June 2013

Bob McEwen Water Treatment Plant expansion completed

After four years of planning, construction, and renovation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completed expansion of the Bob McEwen Water Treatment Plant in Batavia.

In The News 9 June 2013

Greenfield police investigate large meth operation

The Greenfield Police Department responded to a domestic complaint at approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Once inside the two-story structure, officers found the men fighting, but also discovered they were in the middle of a meth lab.

In The News 9 June 2013

Greenfield police investigate large meth operation

The Greenfield Police Department responded to a domestic complaint at approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Once inside the two-story structure, officers found the men fighting, but also discovered they were in the middle of a meth lab.

In The News 6 June 2013

County, village revisit Sinking Spring wastewater treatment project

For the second time in four months, the Highland County Board of Commissioners met with representatives from the village of Sinking Spring regarding the proposed Sinking Spring Wastewater Treatment Plant.