New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie this week released details of his proposal to reduce public-sector retirement pay. Other states, including Ohio, are facing similar issues with funding the public pensions.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently met to discuss recommendations for use in the United States of seasonal influenza trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV) [Afluria] manufactured by CSL Limited during 2010-11.

The ninth anniversary remembrance and observance for Sept. 11, 2001 was held at noon Saturday, Sept. 11 on the Highland County Courthouse lawn. Approximately 35 people attended the 90-minute ceremony, held in memory of the more than 3,000 lives lost during and after the terrorist attacks nine years ago.

The ninth anniversary remembrance and observance for Sept. 11, 2001 was held at noon Saturday, Sept. 11 on the Highland County Courthouse lawn. Approximately 35 people attended the 90-minute ceremony, held in memory of the more than 3,000 lives lost during and after the terrorist attacks nine years ago.

From multi-fuel stoves, to wood and coal burning units, to corn or pellet burning appliances, fireplace inserts and furnace add-ons, Back in Time Stove Shop in Lynchburg most likely has what you’re looking for. The business, owned locally by Charlie Simpson, is marking its 25th year in business and beginning its second year at its present location.

The Leesburg Area Veterans Memorial committee is busily making plans for the dedication of the Leesburg Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2010.

Highland County Commissioners Tom Horst, Shane Wilkin and Gary Heaton met with Randy Drewyor of Horizon Communications this week for a review of southern Ohio broadband services. Horizon was recently awarded $66.4 million to extend broadband networking in 34 Ohio counties, including Highland.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today endorsed Rob Portman for U.S. Senate. “We’re endorsing Rob Portman because he will stand up for the people of Ohio in order to create jobs during these tough economic times,” said Bill Miller, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president and political director.

There will be a Sept. 11, 2001 ninth anniversary commemoration at noon Saturday, Sept. 11 on the Highland County Courthouse lawn. Shane Montgomery, pastor of the Grace Bible Church in Hillsboro, is the county coordinator, in conjunction with the Awakening America Alliance.

The Highland County Republican Party picnic was held Aug. 29 at the Hillsboro VFW Post 9094. Featured speakers included Rep. Dave Daniels, a candidate for the Ohio 17th Senate District race, and Cliff Rosenberger, a candidate for Ohio's 86th House District.

The Highland County Republican Party picnic was held Aug. 29 at the Hillsboro VFW Post 9094. Featured speakers included Rep. Dave Daniels, a candidate for the Ohio 17th Senate District race, and Cliff Rosenberger, a candidate for Ohio's 86th House District.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners, Shane Wilkin, Gary Heaton and Tom Horst, have declared Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 as a countywide day of mourning to remember and  honor the life of Lt. Randy O. Reffitt of the Highland County Sheriff’s Office.

Ohio's five public employee pension plans should release detailed records to the public, Republican candidate for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine told The Plain Dealer this week.

The Ohio Association of REALTORS (OAR) has official awarded 2,053 of its members, including 10 Highland County realtors, President's Sales Club designations in four recognition levels for outstanding sales performance in the real estate industry.

William Saxbe, a former U.S. senator from Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 24 at his home in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. He was 94.