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  • St. Mary Catholic School dinner, auction a success

    On April 24, St. Mary Catholic School in Hillsboro held its first spaghetti dinner and quarter auction. We would like to thank the many supporters who donated their time and auction items and the many area businesses and independent vendors who generously donated merchandise for the auction. We had a great turnout, and everyone enjoyed the evening.
  • HCS thanks volunteers for kindergarten registration assistance
    My staff at the Hillsboro City Schools Early Childhood Center and I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who donated their time to work at the annual kindergarten registration held April 11.
  • PFC Zachary Gullett scholarship dinner May 19
    We are asking for items to be donated for an auction. We plan to make themed baskets with the donated items and then hold a silent auction to benefit the scholarship trust the evening of the benefit dinner, which will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Hillsboro VFW Post 9094.
  • Fairfield parent speaks out on coaching issues
    Yesterday, I read the story about the hiring of Coach Everett Snyder and found it difficult to comprehend that once again, the Leesburg community has decided they are unhappy with a coach.
  • Sams family grateful for support
    We would like to thank the businesses and individuals for their generous support of the benefit. We also would like to thank the committee for all their hard work involved with planning this event and making it a huge success. We are so thankful, and your generosity will help with Josh's long recovery. Thanks so much.
  • Local officials should acknowledge Sunshine Week
    In light of the upcoming elections and the ongoing concerns on the behalf of involved citizens, I believe that Sunshine Week would be an excellent opportunity for local elected officials to raise public awareness to issues of open and honest government.
  • When will investigation of teacher conclude?
    This is an open letter to the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education, community, principals of Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Middle School, and Ohio Department of Education.
  • Hillsboro man thankful for prayers for injured granddaughter
    On Feb. 27, I received a telephone call from my son, Mel, in Madison, Wisc. at 7:05 a.m. When I heard Mel's voice, I knew that something was wrong. Mel told me that his daughter Michaelia, age 20, had been injured in a skiing accident and that she was in a coma. He told me that he wanted me to start a prayer chain. 
  • Stop unwanted political phone calls
    As one of your potential, future bosses, I trust you will value my opinion on what constitutes considerate phone conduct. I do not call your home uninvited with commercials, so please don't think you're that important to have some machine call me uninvited.
  • DeWine urges support for Santorum
    Rick Santorum has run this campaign based on what matters – on the issues and on his vision for our future. He is giving the American people a reason to vote for him – a reason to hope and a reason to believe that America will be better.  
     
  • Community input sought on OSU survey
    We are conducting a survey in your community, and we need your help. We are seeking information that will help inform community leaders about ways to better meet the needs of the residents in the county. Your input is an important part of this process.
  • Lynchburg residents asked to support levy
    On March 6, 2012, the residents of the village will be asked to vote on a police levy. This levy will help in hiring possibly two full-time officers and getting the police department back on track.
  • Reasons to support the ADAMH board levy on March 6
    We are not talking about funding unimportant activities, but needed community services that keep people out of jails and out of hospitals that cost us much more than treatment and intervention programs.
  • Few changes in Fire/EMS negotiations
    Their so-called “negotiation” is the same as always. We get a lousy, poorly explained “my-way-or-the-highway” contract with hocus-pocus numbers – again. And then the so-called “discussion,” with the city ignoring us and telling us (falsely) that we have no choice – again.
  • Greenfield city manager explains electric options
    Several years ago electricity was deregulated. As a result of that deregulation several energy companies popped up. We used to have only DPL in this area and the electric companies did not encroach on each other's territory.
  • Daniels addresses AEP issue
    This unprecedented and crippling rate hike is proving detrimental to small businesses and families alike. I, as well as my staff, have been well-engaged in monitoring this situation and urging the PUCO to take action as soon as possible.
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