A report on legal and compliance updates led to feedback, particularly regarding tax-delinquent properties, from several concerned citizens during the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank)’s Thursday, Sept. 19 meeting.

On July 31, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) celebrated and honored Ohioans for their lifetime achievements in conservation and protection of Ohio's natural resources with a ceremony to recognized Cardinal Award winners and the Hall of Fame inductees.

The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board held a lengthy bid opening for the demolition of nearly 40 properties across the county Thursday, July 18, as they continue to await the release of guidance on state funding.

Major projects and their financial implications were common themes of a nearly two-hour commission meeting Wednesday, June 26, as Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton reviewed numbers involving MARCS radio and wastewater treatment plant upgrades and began energy contract discussions.

The sixth annual Rocky Fork Lake Fourth of July parade, organized by the Rocky Fork Lake Business Advisory Committee, will be held Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.

Local law enforcement executed search warrants and made multiple arrests in Hillsboro, Greenfield and Rocky Fork Lake areas Wednesday, May 9, one day after a Highland County grand jury handed down 15 indictments in connection with Highland County Task Force investigations.

Lakeview Baptist Church will host a revival Wednesday-Saturday, May 22-25, at 7 p.m. nightly. 

Fur, Feather, and Friends 4-H Club members used their hands for larger service on Earth Day as they participated in a litter cleanup at Rocky Fork State Park. 

During their April 19 meeting, Highland County Land Bank Coordinator Jason Johansen told the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation board that he is compiling “long lists” of potential properties, as the land bank’s monthly agenda included updates on numerous different parcels.

Amvets Post 61, located at Rocky Fork Lake, has announced the following upcoming events.

The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) is one step closer to obtaining state grant funding, as an application has been turned in for the new round of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program while the land bank continues to utilize funding from the program’s first iteration.

Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton discussed sewer shutoffs at Rocky Fork Lake, heard Solid Waste District updates and revised previously approved tax levy legislation during two separate sessions Wednesday, Jan. 31.

The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board took action on the sale, acquisition and/or demolition of numerous county properties during their monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 18.

After weeks of discussion, Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades officially voted Dec. 13 to approve a proposed tax levy for Highland County Children Services to appear on the March primary ballot.

The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation is continuing to make headway in their fight against blight in the county, as the land bank board selected a tentative list of new properties to target using state cleanup funding during their Thursday, Sept. 21 meeting.