Pat Moore, a deputy clerk for the Highland County Board of Commissioners, announced this week she is leaving the office to accept a position with the Help Me Grow program.
Criminal charges are being considered against a Washington High School student, following a report of alleged "pin pricks" inflicted against players from McClain High School. The Washington Blue Lions played at McClain on Friday, Sept. 30, posting a 26-0 South Central Ohio League win.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich and State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger will be in Wilmington today for an economic development announcement, according to an advisory from the governor's office.
Ohio Farm Bureau members can now receive a $500 discount on each qualifying 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease.
Samaritan Outreach Services will host an open house and reception on Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon until 4 p.m. at their building at 537 N. East Street in Hillsboro.
Liberty Capital, Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, has completed the sale of its 16 Financial Centers in Ohio to First Financial Bank of Cincinnati.
More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released on 28 public hunting areas across the state – including the Fallsville Wildlife Area in District 5 – this fall as part of a seasonal effort by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to enhance hunting opportunities for this popular game bird.
A political banner hanging from the side of a building on Governor Trimble Place appears to be in violation of Ohio campaign/elections law, according to a staff attorney at the Ohio Elections Commission.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and colleagues from 25 states have filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the constitutional issues surrounding the Obama heath care reform act.
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase by 30 cents an hour effective Jan. 1, 2012. Employees who receive tips will get an increase of 15 cents per hour on Jan. 1.
Navy Seaman Recruit Nathaniel D. Biggers, son of Beate M. Biggers of Hillsboro, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Eager to share the full story of the Operation Christmas Child project, the South Central Ohio Area Team is hosting a Countdown Kick-Off Event on Sept. 30, 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Wilmington. The church is located at 1920 U.S. 22 West. Promotional material and shoe boxes will be available at the event.
At the onset of the study, it was decided that to approve the Highco Independence Project, there must be a good outcome for both Highco, Inc. and the HCBDD – this was not found to result.
