Sports 6 October 2026

Historic LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to travel through all 50 states

As LA28 prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the journey to the 2028 Olympic Torch Relay kicked off in Atlanta, home of the 1996 Games and the last U.S. Summer Games. The Olympic Torch Relay will make history by traveling to all 50 states on a journey that will bring communities together and bring the spirit of the Games to America’s doorstep, allowing fans to meet the Games on their streets and in their hometowns.
Headlines 6 October 2026
Secretary LaRose issues statement on arrests in federal voter fraud cases
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding an announcement by the United States attorneys for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio of arrests in three voter fraud cases involving allegations of noncitizens unlawfully voting in Ohio elections:
In The News 6 October 2026
Report: Taxpayers lose $500 billion annually to fraud as states resist oversight
Fraud could cost federal taxpayers as much as $521 billion annually, according to a Foundation for Government Accountability report citing a federal estimate. The report estimates that improper payments by the federal government have totaled about $3 trillion since 2003.
In The News 6 October 2026
Rep. Bob Peterson’s Farm Fall Fest held Oct. 4
Rep. Bob Peterson’s annual Farm Fall Fest was held Oct. 4 at his home on Grassy Branch Road, Sabina.  
In The News 6 October 2026
Health Department and HDH partner for breast cancer awareness event Oct. 22
Join the Highland County Health Department and Highland District Hospital for a free breakfast in the health department parking lot. The event will be held on October 22 starting at 6 a.m. and continuing until all 500 breakfasts have been handed out.
Social 6 October 2026
Altrusa of Highland County quarter raffle Nov. 12 at Hillsboro Orpheum
Altrusa of Highland County will be having their annual quarter raffle fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Hillsboro Orpheum.
In The News 6 October 2026
Congress faces tight government funding deadline upon November return
Four days into fiscal year 2027, Congress is already behind schedule on funding the government for the next 12 months.
In The News 6 October 2026
Highland County Chamber Golf Outing a success 
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 36th annual golf outing on Friday, September 18, at Buckeye Hills Country Club in Greenfield.
Opinions 6 October 2026
ODOT not liable for death caused by sandbag dropped from bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) cannot be held liable for the death of a passenger killed when a teen dropped a sandbag from a Toledo bridge where fencing had been removed for bridge reconstruction, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
In The News 6 October 2026
Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Marcy Kaptur make 'anti-transgender remarks,' face backlash
Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Dr. Amy Acton and Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur have faced backlash from comments they have made about transgender people during the lead up to Election Day. 
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