Editor’s note: The Highland County Press extends its appreciation to Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward and Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld for their cooperation and assistance on this story.
    
    In order to help give taxpayers an up close and personal look at how their tax dollars are being managed, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office has opened its doors to allow area residents to take a look behind the walls of the Highland County Justice Center.

    Beginning in May with a group of 15 Highland County residents, Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld began taking tour groups of civilians through the jail, with the intent to educate taxpayers on how the Justice Center is run, and to change some perceptions on what life is like “on the inside.”

    Editor’s note: The Highland County Press extends its appreciation to Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward and Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld for their cooperation and assistance on this story.
    
    In order to help give taxpayers an up close and personal look at how their tax dollars are being managed, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office has opened its doors to allow area residents to take a look behind the walls of the Highland County Justice Center.

    Beginning in May with a group of 15 Highland County residents, Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld began taking tour groups of civilians through the jail, with the intent to educate taxpayers on how the Justice Center is run, and to change some perceptions on what life is like “on the inside.”

The Highland County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 in the Highland County Annex at 135 N. High Street in Hillsboro.

Greenfield Elementary School has announced its student awards for 2011- 2012

Voices were raised, tears were shed and more than a few insults were hurled when nearly 20 area residents turned out to express their disappointment in the Greenfield Village Council's and administration's handling of the enforcement of the village ordinance regulating plot decorations at the Greenfield Cemetery.
 
    Several people were listed on council's agenda for their regular meeting Wednesday evening, while others addressed council from the audience, asking questions and sharing what had happened to their loved ones' graves.

Three out-of-state hikers who became disoriented and lost while exploring a trail on Paint Creek State Park Tuesday evening were found and removed from the woods without injury.
    The Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District was dispatched to the area at approximately 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday.

Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts.

Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss filed an entry Monday formally accepting a letter of resignation from the former president of the Highland County Veterans Services Commission. Coss said he plans to appoint a replacement commission member by the end of the month.

Peebles police and the Adams County Sheriff's Office are investigating the shooting of an Adams County dentist.