LEESBURG — The Fairfield Lady Lions and Whiteoak Lady Wildcats struggled to make shots fall in the first half Thursday evening, but the second half proved to be better in the scoring column for both teams, as ultimately the host Lady Lions defeated the visiting Lady Wildcats, 42-33 at Grandle…

Liberty Township trustees and residents met with Highland County commissioners at their Wednesday, Feb. 4 meeting to discuss the trustees’ recently passed resolution in opposition to solar development and possible remedies moving forward, including looking into zoning. As previously reported,…

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades approved a quote for a boiler replacement at the Highland County Justice Center Wednesday, Feb. 4, following yet another gas leak in the building. The current boiler, which is an original from when the building opened over…

GREENFIELD — The McClain Lady Tigers continued their impressive season with a 44-39 victory over county rival Fairfield Wednesday night in Greenfield. It was senior night for three talented McClain seniors Becca Bergstrom, Leah Lovett, and Brie Cummins who have all shown great leadership to this…

By Andrew Rice The Center Square A suspect in a 2012 attack on a United States compound in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans was arrested and will be prosecuted in the U.S., Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Friday.  Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia will…

By Kenny Shawhan and Delaina Southworth Hillsboro FFA Chapter  On Jan. 17-18, 17 Hillsboro FFA members attended the Mission/Impact Ohio FFA leadership conference in Dublin.  The members stayed overnight at the Embassy Suites where the conference was held. Members participated in various…

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Highland and surrounding counties from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Snow is expected, with total new snow accumulations of up to two inches with locally higher amounts. The advisory includes portions of east central and…

By Charles Webb Technology Instructor Fairfield Local School Fairfield Local Schools was proudly represented this week at the Ohio ACTE Student Showcase as students Kaylee Hurless-Miller and Emerson Zink presented at the Ohio Statehouse. Standing in front of educators and leaders from across the…

DODSONVILLE — The Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs had consecutive wins on Friday, Jan. 30 and Monday, Feb. 2, with both wins coming against opponents from the Southern Hills Athletic Conference.  Monday night’s game saw the Lady Mustangs defeat the visiting West Union Lady Dragons, 49-39 for a…