Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard updates June 3 on a variety of new and ongoing county activities, including a new program offered by the Sheriff’s Office, plus progress on a Revolutionary War memorial, grant projects and the purchase of AEDs for county buildings.

One week after accepting land bank administrator Jason Johansen’s resignation, the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank board) agreed to work with Johansen through the end of the year.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades voted to issue a second notice of default on a promissory note to developers of the long-discussed Marriott Hotel project in Hillsboro during their Wednesday, June 3 meeting.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik last week announced $26.9 million in grants to expand access to safe, affordable housing in 57 counties.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of June 3, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

A Hillsboro man charged with felonious assault was among the eight individuals indicted by a Highland County grand jury during their Tuesday, June 2 session.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of June 4-5 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change. All events listed are postseason.

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

A Hillsboro woman was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking drugs in the vicinity of a juvenile.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard updates on the county’s permissive sales tax totals, which have topped $4.2 million on the year, and its investments during their Wednesday, May 27 meeting.

A Wilmington woman was sentenced this week to a year in prison after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge in Highland County.

The following are Highland County high school baseball and softball results for the 2026 season. All scores compiled by The Highland County Press.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of May 26-30 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change. All games listed are postseason.

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

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades discussed several contracts and projects, including ideas to address county cybersecurity policies, during their Wednesday, May 20 meeting.