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Muskingum County woman sentenced to minimum of 46 years for shooting at sheriff's deputies

Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch announced that Rebecca Besser was sentenced to an aggregate prison term of 46 to 50 years after firing at Muskingum County Sheriff’s deputies during an armed standoff at her residence.
WC Theatre to present popular teen musical for fall show
Wilmington College Theatre will open its 2026-27 season with its fall show on Nov. 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Hugh G. Heiland Theatre.
University of Dayton announces 2027 Athletic Hall of Fame class
The University of Dayton Athletic Hall of Fame will grow by five this year when Missy Gregg (soccer), Rachel Krabacher (volleyball), Gabrielle Snyder (softball), Craig Stammen (baseball) and Adam Trautman (football) are inducted. The Class of 2027 will bring the total membership in UD's Hall of Fame to 210.
44th annual Senior Citizens Art Show winners recognized   
The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 44th annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit that was held at Bristol Village’s Glenn Activity Center in Waverly.
Retired Teachers to meet Nov. 9
The Highland County Retired Teachers’ Association (HCRTA) will hold its regular fall meeting on Monday, November 9, at the Hillsboro Church of Christ fellowship hall.  
Yes on Issue 3: Why Ohio should put voter ID in the Constitution
State Issue 3 would place the existing photo identification requirement on firmer constitutional footing, limiting the ability of future legislatures to change it.
Socialism is on the ballot this year, Tea Party group warns in ad campaign
The nation’s biggest Tea Party group launched a digital ad campaign to warn American voters that socialism is on the ballot this November advising citizens to say no to what it describes as big government socialism.
Hillsboro Garden Club gets ready for fall
The October 2026 meeting of the Hillsboro Garden Club was called to order by President Lynn Luman.
40 additional briefs filed in SCOTUS case challenging state and local gun bans
New amicus briefs are in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case challenging gun and magazine bans in Illinois and Connecticut.
S.R. 753 business investigated for possible illegal gambling
WLWT News in Cincinnati reports that dozens of illegal slot machines were seized during an illegal gambling probe at a business in Highland County, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
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