Highland County commissioners Brad Roades and Terry Britton discussed Children Services funding with Job & Family Services Director Jeremy Ratcliff during their Wednesday, Feb. 19 meeting, which also included a proclamation, a bid opening and entering an agreement for a security system partnership.

A federal lawsuit filed by former Highland County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brandon Stratton has been dismissed, after counsel for the Highland County Board of Commissioners, Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins and former Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings.

A poster child and poster adult have been selected to serve as the faces of the 53rd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon, as announced by representatives of the Highland County Society for Children and Adults this week at Hillsboro’s Southern Hills Community Bank branch.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Feb. 17-23 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change. All events listed are postseason.

The Highland County Board of Elections met this week to certify petitions for the May 6 primary election.

2024-25 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.

2024-25 Highland County Girls Basketball Leading Scorers. Varsity stats only. Players must play in a majority of games for consideration. All stats compiled by The Highland County Press. Final Regular-Season Standings.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) held its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Feb. 1 at the Hilton Polaris Hotel in Columbus. Cattlemen and women from across the state gathered to engage in important association business, hear updates from many industry partners and recognize the recipients of several prestigious industry awards.

Hillsboro City Council members heard a presentation on a potential opportunity for a partnership with the Highland County Health Department to enhance the city’s parks system during their monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 13.

The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be holding their organizational and regular scheduled monthly meeting Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.

A registered sex offender has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to sexually exploiting a minor and possessing child pornography.

The Highland County YMCA is collaborating with the Hillsboro Rotary Club for the 2025 Chili Challenge Cookoff, which is part of the fundraising for the 53rd annual Ernie Blankenship Memorial Radio-Telethon.

A Hillsboro woman indicted in connection with a Highland County Task Force investigation last year has been sentenced to community control.

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, Music Makers Museum announced it has partnered with the America 250-Ohio Commission to be an official stop on its new Ohio Creativity Trail.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades and Terry Britton authorized the Sheriff’s Office to apply for COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant funding to help offset the salaries for additional personnel during their Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting.