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  • What goes around, comes around

    As you know, at the end of the day, it is what it is. I know, right? One headline, two sentences and five of the most overused clichés of our time. We’re all guilty, too. I am. You are. They are.
  • Solemn observances and respecting flags at half-staff
    I remember and most likely always will remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I will suppose that most of you remember as well.
  • Solemn observances and respecting flags at half-staff
    I remember and most likely always will remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I will suppose that most of you remember as well.
  • County fairs, politics and country music
    County fair season in southern Ohio, by tradition, also gets the political season under way. The proximity of the two, no doubt, lends itself to the binary association.
  • County fairs, politics and country music
    County fair season in southern Ohio, by tradition, also gets the political season under way. The proximity of the two, no doubt, lends itself to the binary association.
  • The week in review, more or less

    Yes, the Highland County Fair really sneaked up on us this year. Yes, the county fair is open. Right now! The fair began this weekend and continues through Saturday, Sept. 6.

  • The week in review, more or less

    Yes, the Highland County Fair really sneaked up on us this year. Yes, the county fair is open. Right now! The fair began this weekend and continues through Saturday, Sept. 6.

  • Thank you, readers and advertisers
    This week, The Highland County Press has the dual celebration of its 15th year in Hillsboro and its five-year anniversary with the current team that includes Angie Matticks, Lisa Wharton, Stephen Forsha, Caitlin Ryan, Rosemary Ryan, Mickey Parrott, Colin Ryan, numerous contributing writers and photographers and the best circulation team in the business. 
  • Thank you, readers and advertisers
    This week, The Highland County Press has the dual celebration of its 15th year in Hillsboro and its five-year anniversary with the current team that includes Angie Matticks, Lisa Wharton, Stephen Forsha, Caitlin Ryan, Rosemary Ryan, Mickey Parrott, Colin Ryan, numerous contributing writers and photographers and the best circulation team in the business. 
  • State taxes, state spending and state parks
    This family passed us on the downhill side of Route 374, on a road not intended for pedestrian traffic. At Fairview Road, the brake lights came on and this full-sized, dual cab pickup began backing up this narrow hillside highway. Surely, they are not taking pity on us, are they? Yup. They're taking pity on us. Maybe it was a mirage.
  • State taxes, state spending and state parks
    This family passed us on the downhill side of Route 374, on a road not intended for pedestrian traffic. At Fairview Road, the brake lights came on and this full-sized, dual cab pickup began backing up this narrow hillside highway. Surely, they are not taking pity on us, are they? Yup. They're taking pity on us. Maybe it was a mirage.
  • State taxes, state spending and state parks
    This family passed us on the downhill side of Route 374, on a road not intended for pedestrian traffic. At Fairview Road, the brake lights came on and this full-sized, dual cab pickup began backing up this narrow hillside highway. Surely, they are not taking pity on us, are they? Yup. They're taking pity on us. Maybe it was a mirage.
  • Clyde Pidcock, 'The Ole Trapper' dies at 95

    Let there be no doubt, he was part of America's Greatest Generation. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Hall of Fame mink trapper, an independent business owner, an author and a first-class gentleman. Godspeed, W. Clyde Pidcock.

  • Clyde Pidcock, 'The Ole Trapper' dies at 95

    Let there be no doubt, he was part of America's Greatest Generation. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Hall of Fame mink trapper, an independent business owner, an author and a first-class gentleman. Godspeed, W. Clyde Pidcock.

  • Clyde Pidcock, 'The Ole Trapper' dies at 95

    Let there be no doubt, he was part of America's Greatest Generation. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Hall of Fame mink trapper, an independent business owner, an author and a first-class gentleman. Godspeed, W. Clyde Pidcock.

  • Remembering Mayor Sandy Harsha
    Thanks, Sandy, for all you did for Hillsboro. May you rest in peace with the knowledge and comfort that your family continues your legacy of community service.
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