On Saturday, Dec. 16, a Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony was observed at the Highland County Veterans Memorial at the Highland County Courthouse. 

Three individuals charged with sex-related crimes against children were among the dozen indictments handed down by a Highland County grand jury Tuesday, March 5.

City, county and state leaders, as well as tenants, investors and partners, gathered in uptown Hillsboro Monday afternoon for the official ribbon-cutting and opening of the Hillsboro Business Complex, an over $1 million development owned and financed by local entrepreneur Dale Martin with the support of a JobsOhio Vibrant Community grant.

The Highland County Board of Elections will be having a regular meeting March 8 at 8 a.m. at the Board office.

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.

A Lynchburg man was sentenced to two years in prison last week after pleading guilty to abduction and domestic violence charges.

The Joint Township Hospital District Trustees and the Highland County Health Department will hold their annual meeting Wednesday, March 13.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Feb. 26-March 3 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change due to tournaments and may be updated.

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.