Nestled in the heart of Brush Creek Township in southeast Highland County, is the bucolic, 110-acre Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp. Now in its 61st year of service, the camp and its staff are busy preparing for another summer of youth campers.
Nestled in the heart of Brush Creek Township in southeast Highland County, is the bucolic, 110-acre Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp. Now in its 61st year of service, the camp and its staff are busy preparing for another summer of youth campers.
Highland County Commissioner Tom Horst swore in Lynn Patton this week as the newest board member of the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Patton was appointed to the board by the Highland County Board of Commissioners last week. Patton joins Linda Allen, Deb Tissot, Sam Snyder, Cheryl Lyle, Karen Adams and Leo Kuhn on the board.
On Saturday May 12, First State Bank held the third annual Run For Life 5K Run/Walk in Winchester. Forty-two participants ran or walked in the event to raise money for the Adams County Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society event.
The amount city residents pay annually for EMS and fire protection services versus what townships pay per resident was a main point of contention during a public meeting held by the city of Hillsboro Wednesday. While the city initially alleged Hillsboro residents pay "$130 to $150," while townships currently pay $22 per resident, firefighters and township trustees said that figure was "false." More than 100 Hillsboro residents, firefighters and township residents and representatives turned out to Southern State Community College Wednesday for a public briefing by Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings regarding the ongoing negotiations with area townships for EMS and fire protection.
The amount city residents pay annually for EMS and fire protection services versus what townships pay per resident was a main point of contention during a public meeting held by the city of Hillsboro Wednesday. While the city initially alleged Hillsboro residents pay "$130 to $150," while townships currently pay $22 per resident, firefighters and township trustees said that figure was "false." More than 100 Hillsboro residents, firefighters and township residents and representatives turned out to Southern State Community College Wednesday for a public briefing by Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings regarding the ongoing negotiations with area townships for EMS and fire protection.
After months of hearing public comments regarding a teacher who had been placed on administrative leave, it was reported to the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education that the teacher has been reinstated, and reassigned to a different job within the district.
Students completing two years of Southern State Community College's sign language coursework will perform an ASL concert "Shrek Idol" 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on the college's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The former Treasurer of Lynchburg, who was sentenced to serve four years in prison and ordered to pay back $97,000 she stole from the village of Lynchburg, has been denied judicial release from prison in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Angelique Balon pleaded guilty in December 2010 to two counts of theft in office, felonies of the third- and fourth-degree. As a result of the plea, a third count of theft in office was dismissed. Balon resigned from her elected position as treasurer in January 2009.
A Hillsboro man was pronounced dead by the Highland County Coroner's Office following a motor vehicle/motorcycle accident at state Route 73 and Welcome Road Wednesday afternoon. His wife, who also was on the motorcycle, later succumbed to her injuries from the crash.
HealthSource of Ohio is pleased to announce that Dr. Patricia Haynes has joined HealthSource Hillsboro Health Center. Dr. Haynes joins Dr. Gunderman and Dr. Blackwell and Nurse Practitioner Nanci Haecker.
The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the third Saturday in May, May 19, 2012, as PFC Zachary R. Gullett Day to honor Gullett's "commitment and dedication to his county and his country through his ultimate sacrifice." A fundraising dinner will be held Saturday, May 19 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hillsboro VFW Post 9094. In addition, look for a special flier on Page 3 of the May 19 Highland County Press for a Bob Evans community fundraiser for the scholarship.
Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Frederick A. Prindle, whose wife, Mary, is the daughter of Frances M. Veach of Hillsboro, and Emitt B. Hall, of Xenia, recently retired from active duty after 30 years of honorable service.
