These incidents were reported by the HPD.

James J. Lunsford, 60, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Eastgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

The Cincinnati Bengals announced that TE Bob Trumpy (1968-77) and HB James Brooks (1984-91) will be added to the team’s Ring of Honor in 2026.

The eastern Ohio city of Steubenville accepted a $1.1 million bid to lease about 157 acres of its own land for fracking during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Highland County.

More states this year have looked beyond traditional counseling and medication to help first responders cope with post-traumatic stress.

The Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, saw four former players taken in this year's Major League Baseball Draft. Clay Burdette, Mason Eckelman, Charlie Scholvin and Jackson Bergman heard their names called by MLB organizations over the past couple days. The Paints have now had 36 former players drafted since 2009.

With the conclusion of the 2026 Festival of the Bells Basketball Tournament earlier this month, Tournament Director Larry Scruggs provided information about the event and other upcoming basketball tournaments where all proceeds will be donated to the Hillsboro and Williamsburg basketball programs.

Congratulations to Premier Showmen members, Bricen and Brooklynn Stevens for representing their club at the Adams County Showdown.