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Headlines 27 March 2012

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to stop human trafficking

Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rob Portman (R-OH), Al Franken (D-MN), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) have introduced the End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act.

Headlines 26 March 2012

Ohio Brownfield Ag News announces radio partners

Ohio Brownfield Ag News is pleased to introduce WVNU-FM 97.5 Greenfield, as an Affiliate of Ohio Brownfield Network. WVNU-FM is committed to serving the agricultural audience in Highland County, Fayette County, and Clinton County and is carrying Ohio Brownfield Ag News radio programs weekday mornings beginning at 5 a.m.

Headlines 26 March 2012

Fair Board to receive $2,500 through Charles Baldwin and America's Farmers Grow Communities

The Highland County Agricultural Society will be receiving a $2,500 donation through local farmer Charles Baldwin of Greenfield and America’s Farmers Grow Communities.

Headlines 25 March 2012

OASHF to hire 165 AmeriCorps VISTA summer associates

The Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks will place 165 AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates at community organizations across the state this summer to help fight childhood hunger by boosting participation in programs that provide free meals to children in low-income areas.

Headlines 24 March 2012

Once again, Performance Audit identifies more than $1 million in savings for taxpayers

Headlines 24 March 2012

Ohio sees drop in jobless rate

Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.6 percent in February, down from 7.7 percent in January, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio's nonfarm wage and salary employment rose 28,300 over the month from the revised 5,119,300 in January to 5,147,600 in February.

Headlines 23 March 2012

Medals presented to two Vietnam War veterans, family of late World War II veteran

Congresswoman Jean Schmidt recently presented medals to two Vietnam War veterans and the family of a deceased World War II veteran, who had requested her help in obtaining the commendations.

Headlines 23 March 2012

OAR District 9 VP speaks to HC Board of Realtors

Paul Renwick, Ohio Association of Realtors District 9 vice president, was the guest speaker Thursday, March 22 at the Highland County Board of Realtors' luncheon at the Ponderosa Banquet Center.

Headlines 23 March 2012

Hillsboro Police Report

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for March 21-22.

Headlines 23 March 2012

Lynchburg-Clay Board of Education honors Southern Hills Community Bank

The Lynchburg-Clay Board of Education each year honors two area businesses for their financial and in-kind support of the students and staff. "We value our business partnerships and are extremely grateful for what you do on behalf of our school community," Superintendent Shane Shope said. The two recipients of the 2011-12 LC Varsity Club award were Terry's Grocery and Southern Hills Community Bank.

Headlines 23 March 2012

Ohio EPA to hold hearing about draft solid waste permit for DP&L's proposed Carter Hollow Landfill in Adams County

Ohio EPA will hold a public hearing on April 5 to accept comments about a draft solid waste permit issued to the Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) related to its proposed Carter Hollow Landfill, located off Ginger Ridge Road, north of U.S. 52 and east of Co. Rd. 11 in Sprigg Township, Adams County.

Headlines 22 March 2012

Commissioners honor Ruth Kowalewsky for community service

Highland County Commissioners Jeremy Shaffer, Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst honored Ruth Kowalewsky during the March 21 board meeting, for her many hours of volunteer service to the community.

Headlines 22 March 2012

Commissioners honor Ruth Kowalewsky for community service

Highland County Commissioners Jeremy Shaffer, Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst honored Ruth Kowalewsky during the March 21 board meeting, for her many hours of volunteer service to the community.

Headlines 21 March 2012

Peterson sworn in as member of Ohio Senate

The Ohio Senate today appointed Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) to the 17th Senate District seat, which encompasses Clinton, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Pike, Ross and Vinton counties as well as portions of Lawrence and Pickaway counties. Peterson replaces former Senator David Daniels, who resigned his seat last month after being named director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture by Governor Kasich.

Headlines 20 March 2012

Fling Barn re-opens March 31 with Kelly Red and The Hammerheads

The Fling Barn re-opens this spring with more than 30 events and a lineup of performers that owner Dr. Bill Fling calls, "extraordinary." Kicking off the 2012 season on Saturday, March 31 will be Kelly Red and The Hammerheads.

Headlines 20 March 2012

Two Hillsboro men arrested after early morning traffic stop

Two Hillsboro men were arrested March 19 after an altercation with local law enforcement officers. Arbie Bowen, 54, and James Rust, 40, were arrested early Monday morning. Bowen is charged with having a concealed weapon. Rust faces charges of resisting arrest, tampering with evidence, assault and having a firearm under disability.