The poster child and poster adult for the 52nd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon were introduced by representatives of the Highland County Society for Children and Adults Feb. 28 at the Hillsboro First State Bank branch, as First State is this year’s event sponsor and host.
Over 16 months after pleading guilty to attempting to commit a hate crime, a Hillsboro man was sentenced federally on Feb. 29 to 80 months in prison, according to court records.
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton met with Highland County Community Action Executive Director Julia Wise and Highland County Health Commissioner Jared Warner for an update on the county’s Healthy Aging Grant during their Wednesday, Feb. 28 meeting.
The Ohio Department of Development recently announced $8 million in support for projects that will improve energy efficiency measures in communities throughout the state.
The Fourth District Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Hillsboro woman found guilty of felonious assault following a jury trial last year.
The Highland County Republican Party held their annual Lincoln Day Dinner before a large crowd. Nearly 160 attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner by Shoelaces Catering at the Hillsboro Global Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Brandon Stratton, one of two Republican candidates for Highland County sheriff appearing on the March 19 primary ballot, recently sat down with The Highland County Press to discuss his over 20-year career with the Highland County Sheriff’s Office.
Randy Sanders, one of two Republican candidates for Highland County sheriff appearing on the March 19 primary ballot, recently sat down with The Highland County Press to discuss his 40-year career in law enforcement.
An emergency hearing was held Thursday afternoon in Highland County Juvenile Court, where Judge Kevin Greer ordered a young child to be placed in the temporary custody of Highland County Children Services.
South Central Power Company, an electric cooperative serving more than 125,000 member-owners across 24 Ohio counties, has completed construction on the first phase of its new high-speed fiber internet service network, connectSCP.
A Greenfield woman indicted on four lower-level charges in connection with a Highland County Task Force investigation has been sentenced to community control for drug trafficking.
2023-24 Highland County Boys Basketball Leading Scorers. Varsity, regular-season stats only. Players must play in a majority of games for consideration. All stats compiled by The Highland County Press. Final Regular-Season Standings. Please send questions or corrections to crforsha@gmail.com.
In a brief special meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board awarded demolition bids for seven properties to Evans Landscaping, while they also added two more parcels to a list for potential future demolition.
