A severe thunderstorm passed through Highland County Tuesday afternoon, causing several area power outages. The thunderstorm also caused property damage and flash flooding in low-lying areas.

A severe thunderstorm passed through Highland County Tuesday afternoon, causing several area power outages. The thunderstorm also caused property damage and flash flooding in low-lying areas.

McClain High School celebrated its 2016 senior prom Saturday, May 7. The grand march began at 7:15 p.m., followed by the annual spring prom.

McClain High School celebrated its 2016 senior prom Saturday, May 7. The grand march began at 7:15 p.m., followed by the annual spring prom.

McClain High School celebrated its 2016 senior prom Saturday, May 7. The grand march began at 7:15 p.m., followed by the annual spring prom.

McClain High School celebrated its 2016 senior prom Saturday, May 7. The grand march began at 7:15 p.m., followed by the annual spring prom.

McClain High School celebrated its 2016 senior prom Saturday, May 7. The grand march began at 7:15 p.m., followed by the annual spring prom.

Previously installed brick pavers that were to outline the crosswalks will be removed in preparation for this year’s street striping and a paving project that will be performed by ODOT next year. Expect lane closures and delays as the Public Works Department and a local contractor work to make improvements to this intersection.

The Brown County Toastmasters Club is celebrating five years in 2016. The organization has helped dozens with their public speaking skills over the past years.

The Brown County Toastmasters Club is celebrating five years in 2016. The organization has helped dozens with their public speaking skills over the past years.

Hillsboro City Council members voted to approve an ordinance to "amend Section 51.041 of the City Code of Ordinances to provide for additional definitions and requirements for shut-off and turn-on fees," despite negative feedback from several citizens at the April meeting.

Hillsboro City Council members voted to approve an ordinance to "amend Section 51.041 of the City Code of Ordinances to provide for additional definitions and requirements for shut-off and turn-on fees," despite negative feedback from several citizens at the April meeting.

Gov. John R. Kasich today named Asim Z. Haque, a member of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) since 2013 and the current vice chair, to serve as chairman of the commission.

McClain High School senior Madison Foltz has been selected to be a Wilfred R. Konneker Cutler Scholar at Ohio University next fall. The Cutler Scholars Program is Ohio University’s premier scholarship program.

McClain High School senior Madison Foltz has been selected to be a Wilfred R. Konneker Cutler Scholar at Ohio University next fall. The Cutler Scholars Program is Ohio University’s premier scholarship program.