A parent of a Hills and Dales student spoke out about her concerns regarding the school-age programming, and an assistant principal's position was approved Tuesday, during the a meeting by the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities. There was also discussion on an increase in the board's cash balance by nearly $1 million compared to last year.

The Highland County TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hi-TEC facility in Hillsboro. The featured speaker will be a representative from the Romney for President campaign.

    The Hillsboro City Council said it needs more information to consider a request for a $30,000 line item transfer requested by the Hillsboro administration for "special projects," which includes redesigning the city's website and paying outside legal counsel for "options" regarding talks with Hillsboro's local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters.
 
    While the administration stressed they were not asking for additional funds, one council member asked why in the past month, the administration could not have told council they would need a $30,000 transfer.

The Hillsboro Uptown Business Association will sponsor the Baby Parade during the 2012 Festival of the Bells.

    Festival committee chairperson Michael Bradford said this is the first time the Baby Parade has been featured in at least three years.

An unofficial proposal has been given for the consideration of area township trustees for EMS and Fire Services, by the Hillsboro Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2972. The proposal starts at $40 per person for 2013, and increases to $50 per person through 2021.
 
    According to a letter that begins the 14-page proposal, signed by Local 2972 president David Snider, Jr., "The enclosed document is intended to inform the recipient of how the city of Hillsboro, Ohio can provide quality fire and EMS coverage to the surrounding townships. The information enclosed is not intended in any way to be considered negotiating with the city or township by the Hillsboro Fire Fighters IAFF 2972. The intent of the current information provided in this packet is to show that the city of Hillsboro can provide the current service at an affordable cost to the townships. The figures provided were gathered by the IAFF from the city of Hillsboro and should be considered accurate."

SEAMAN – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one-vehicle fatal motorcycle crash. The crash occurred on June 10, 2012 at approximately 3:29 p.m. on S.R. 247 just south of Mile Post 21, in Scott Township, Adams County.

Miss USA second runner-up Audrey Bolte, who recently represented Ohio in the national pageant, will be a featured guest at the 2012 Festival of the Bells.
 
    Bolte is the daughter of former Highland County residents Bill Bolte and Shelly (Johns) Bolte. Her aunt, Mary Bolte Stanforth, is the administrator of St. Mary's Catholic School in Hillsboro and assisted festival chairman Michael Bradford in arranging for the beauty queen to come back to Highland County.

    Editor’s note: The Highland County Press extends its appreciation to Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward and Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld for their cooperation and assistance on this story.
    
    In order to help give taxpayers an up close and personal look at how their tax dollars are being managed, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office has opened its doors to allow area residents to take a look behind the walls of the Highland County Justice Center.

    Beginning in May with a group of 15 Highland County residents, Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld began taking tour groups of civilians through the jail, with the intent to educate taxpayers on how the Justice Center is run, and to change some perceptions on what life is like “on the inside.”

    Editor’s note: The Highland County Press extends its appreciation to Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward and Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld for their cooperation and assistance on this story.
    
    In order to help give taxpayers an up close and personal look at how their tax dollars are being managed, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office has opened its doors to allow area residents to take a look behind the walls of the Highland County Justice Center.

    Beginning in May with a group of 15 Highland County residents, Jail Administrator Chris Lengefeld began taking tour groups of civilians through the jail, with the intent to educate taxpayers on how the Justice Center is run, and to change some perceptions on what life is like “on the inside.”