The Adams County Sheriff's Office identified the victims of the shooting as 33-year-old Kendra F. Stevens, 67-year-old George  Stevens, 40-year-old Sonja Stevens and 11-year-old Harley Stevens.

Portman serves on the Advisory Board of the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at the Ohio State University, and over the past few years, Portman has co-taught several public policy courses on a variety of topics, including the federal budget, federal contracts, and innovation in the public sector.

In order to reduce the cost of doing business in Ohio to make Ohio companies and the state more competitive, Gov. John R. Kasich has announced he is seeking an overall 4 percent cut in workers’ compensation base rates for a total cut in premiums of approximately $65 million annually.  Bureau of Workers Compensation Administrator and CEO Steve Buehrer submitted the proposal to the BWC Board of Directors.

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for April 25-26.

A severe thunderstorm caused property damages and power outages in Hillsboro early Thursday morning. The Hillsboro Police Department reported at least three trees were uprooted or downed by strong winds.

A severe thunderstorm caused property damages and power outages in Hillsboro early Thursday morning. The Hillsboro Police Department reported at least three trees were uprooted or downed by strong winds.

The severe weather warning sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month between noon and 2 p.m. unless there is threatening weather. If there is threatening weather on test day, the sirens will not be tested, so if you hear sirens, it will be an actual warning.

As of March 30, 2011, the city of Greenfield received notification that the official 2010 Federal Census results indicated that the municipality now had a population fewer than 5,000 people. Accordingly, the city has received a proclamation of village status with a population of 4,639 residents.

Southern State Community College recently provided a generous donation to the Hillsboro After Prom Committee.

The following is the Greenfield Police Report for April 18-23, 2011.

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Sunday, April 24.

Casey Patton of Hillsboro has been arrested in connection with an April 20 robbery at Larry's Party Shop in Hillsboro. Patton is currently being held in the Highland County Justice Center, according to a news release from the Hillsboro Police Department.

The Hillsboro Police Department is investigating an incident of theft by deception that occurred Easter Sunday at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro. The HPD said Charles L. Miller arrived at the HDH emergency room seeking medical services. During the admitting process, the HPD said Miller provided a fictitious name, date of birth and home address.

ODOT crews are working to clear the route; however, the single-lane restriction is anticipated to be in effect through the overnight and Easter Sunday morning hours. Traffic is being maintained, and motorists are advised to exercise additional caution in the work zone.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners approved the following resolutions at the April 20 commission meeting.