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  • Heavy snow closes some businesses; leaves roadways in hazardous condition

    Several area businesses remained closed or closed early on Presidents Day after six to seven inches of new snow fell across much of Highland County. "Street conditions in the city of Hillsboro are very slick and hazardous. Snow is falling at a rate difficult for street crews to keep up with," the Hillsboro Police Department said.
  • Heavy snow closes some businesses; leaves roadways in hazardous condition
    Several area businesses remained closed or closed early on Presidents Day after six to seven inches of new snow fell across much of Highland County. "Street conditions in the city of Hillsboro are very slick and hazardous. Snow is falling at a rate difficult for street crews to keep up with," the Hillsboro Police Department said.
  • ODOT advises drivers: Drive slowly and don't crowd the plow
    While Ohio Department of Transportation crews throughout District 9 will be working hard to battle today's winter storm, motorists are reminded to take it slow and give snow plow operators room to work.
  • Hillsboro Police Department shares tips for staying safe during winter storms
    Street conditions in the City of Hillsboro are very slick and hazardous. Snow is falling at a rate difficult for street crews to keep up with. Some of the larger hills are difficult for most vehicles. The weather forecast indicates continuing snow throughout the rest of the day with a storm warning until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. It is strongly recommended that anyone who doesn't need to be out should remain off the streets and roadways if possible. Below are some hazardous weather reminders.
  • ODOT crews begin treating roads, warn against driving on treacherous routes
    Ohio Department of Transportation crews throughout District 9 have begun treating roads across much of the district, which includes Adams, Brown, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross and Scioto counties.
  • Winter storm warning in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday
    A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 for all of Highland County and southern Ohio. Snow is expected to be heavy at times Monday, with accumulations ranging from 3 to 8 inches.
  • More concerns over state program
    Today’s participants in the Help Me Grow program may find themselves all grown up by the time the county and state resolve its ongoing fiscal concerns.
        Once again, this program’s budget was a topic of discussion for the Highland County Board of Commissioners.
  • Lynchburg receives stimulus funding; completes drinking water protection plan
    The village of Lynchburg recently completed a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan. This is an action plan that identifies possible contaminants to the Lynchburg Drinking Water System and provides protective strategies. This plan was developed by the Drinking Water Protection Team which was composed of the Village Administrator Nicole Oberrecht, Water & Wastewater Supervisor Mark Suitor, and Scott Brown of the Ohio Rural Water Association.
  • At least our friends in Florida are warm
    The pre-dawn temperature in Hillsboro dipped to 7 degrees Wednesday morning, as snow flurries began falling again.
  • At least our friends in Florida are warm
    The pre-dawn temperature in Hillsboro dipped to 7 degrees Wednesday morning, as snow flurries began falling again.
  • Latest Combined Ohio EPA and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Water Projects Funded
    Hillsboro received a $5 million ARRA subsidy to combine with a $10.2 million low-interest loan totaling $15.2 million to increase the capacity at the wastewater treatment plant and add wastewater flow equalization to eliminate wet weather by-passes to Clear Creek.
  • City council approves fire inspections; does not provide details of fines, penalties for noncompliance
    As expected, Hillsboro City Council voted to accept a proposed ordinance from the Hillsboro Fire Department that mandates as of Jan. 1, 2010, there will be an annual fire inspection performed on every commercial business and multiple family dwelling in the city of Hillsboro. Council voted to waive the fire department's proposed fees at its Monday meeting. 
  • Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center to host workshop
    The Southern Ohio Procurement Outreach Center is presenting a workshop on government contracting:  "Government Marketing 101: An Introduction to Government Procurement."
  • Pesticide education programs
    Recently, I discussed the possibility of the weather changing at the opening of this column and Mother Nature certainly didn’t disappoint. The mud and slop around the farm has quickly been replaced by frozen ground.
  • Highland County Press switches to paid format
    Effective with this week’s edition, The Highland County Press is now a paid newspaper publication.
        “We are asking for our current readers who are receiving home or business delivery via our motor route carriers or staff members to pay an annual subscription fee of $10,” said HCP publisher Rory Ryan.
  • Cincinnati United Attack soccer team places second in World Soccer Championship
    The Cincinnati United Attack 3-on-3 soccer team capitalized on its great team speed and aggressive defense to finish second in the Kick It 3v3 World Soccer Championship held Jan. 16-18 in Orlando, Fla., at Disney's Wide World of Sports. The team includes 11-year-old Brady Roberts, the son of Mark and Nancy Roberts of West Chester (formerly of Hillsboro). Brady is the grandson of Phil and Carol Roberts of Hillsboro.
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