• In The News 15 May 2012

    Brick laying begins at veterans' memorial

    Volunteers began laying bricks at the Highland County Veterans' Memorial, located in front of the Highland County Courthouse, on Tuesday, May 15.
  • In The News 15 May 2012
    Electrical malfunction to blame for fire on East South Street
    An East South Street home sustained damages to the attic area and ceilings Monday evening when a ventilation fan caught fire. No one was at home when the fire broke out, but firefighters were able to pull a dog, uninjured, from the burning home.
  • In The News 14 May 2012
    Chief Powell submits resignation to council WATCH THE VIDEO
         Before approximately 70 firefighters, their family members, township trustees and Hillsboro residents, Hillsboro fire chief Jerry Powell submitted a check for $210 and his resignation to the Hillsboro city council.
         The Chief said the ongoing negotiations with area townships for EMS/ fire services, along with the Hillsboro administration's reduction of his department to 12 members, led him to submit his notice to retire Monday, during council's regular meeting held in the Hillsboro Municipal Courtroom at the Highland County Justice Center.
         Powell, who was wearing his bunker gear, said that he had just come from a fire on the south side Hillsboro, and former Hillsboro Fire and Rescue volunteers who are now working for other departments turned out on mutual aid to assist those in the "brotherhood."
  • In The News 14 May 2012
    Appellate court upholds sentencing in local case
         The Fourth District Court of Appeals of the State of Ohio has upheld the decision of a local trial court, after he alleged the court erred in sentencing him to the maximum of five years, and permitted testimony from a witness not on the disclosed witness list.
     In April 2011, Gilbert Stonerock, 35, of Washington C.H., was convicted by a jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a felony of the third degree. Prior to trial, Stonerock had entered a guilty plea in the case, but withdrew it after the state and the defense were unable to agree on a sentencing recommendation.
  • In The News 14 May 2012
    Festival will not feature commemorative bell
    The 2012 Festival of The Bells will not feature a commemorative bell, after the glass manufacturer went out of business. However, other merchandise will be created to remember the 2012 festival.
  • In The News 14 May 2012
    Mayor proclaims May 13-20 as 'Buddy Poppy Week'

        Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings has proclaimed the week of May 13-20 as "Buddy Poppy Week."
        The annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has been officially recognized and endorsed by the governmental leaders since 1922.

  • In The News 14 May 2012
    County-wide tagging event scheduled for June 2
    Highland County Junior Fair market goats, feeder calves, market lambs and market hogs will be tagged on Saturday, June 2 at the Highland County Fairgrounds. This will be the only time the above market animals will be tagged for the Highland County Fair.  
  • In The News 14 May 2012
    Tour of Homes set for June 24

    The 2012 Highland County Historical Society Tour of Homes is scheduled for June 24 from 1-6 p.m. This year's tour also includes the Highland County Courthouse and the Hillsboro First Baptist Church, along with the private and historic residences.

  • In The News 14 May 2012
    Tour of Homes set for June 24

    The 2012 Highland County Historical Society Tour of Homes is scheduled for June 24 from 1-6 p.m. This year's tour also includes the Highland County Courthouse and the Hillsboro First Baptist Church, along with the private and historic residences.

  • In The News 13 May 2012
    DeWine awards $3.8 million for school drug prevention programs
    Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that 190 law enforcement agencies will share several million dollars in grant money to keep anti-drug programs in Ohio’s schools.
  • In The News 13 May 2012
    Hastings to address township Fire/EMS issue May 16 at SSCC

    In a May 11 memo to Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Chief Jerry Powell, Mayor Drew Hastings said he will address the "township Fire/EMS issue at a public briefing on May 16 at Southern State Community College at 6 p.m." Hastings goes on to say: "No on-duty firefighters are to attend the meeting and no city of Hillsboro fire-rescue vehicles or equipment are permitted at Southern State during the briefing.

  • In The News 11 May 2012
    Realtors hold annual fundraising bowling tournament
    The Highland County Board of Realtors held their annual bowling tournament Friday at Highland Lanes in Hillsboro, with the Realtors vs. Affiliates. 
  • In The News 11 May 2012
    Realtors hold annual fundraising bowling tournament
    The Highland County Board of Realtors held their annual bowling tournament Friday at Highland Lanes in Hillsboro, with the Realtors vs. Affiliates. 
  • In The News 11 May 2012
    City, Liberty representatives meet in ongoing fire/EMS negotiations
    Representatives from Liberty Township and the city of Hillsboro met Friday in ongoing talks regarding the future of EMS and fire services.
  • In The News 11 May 2012
    6 stations respond to fire at Woodland Trails

       Six area fire stations responded to a fire on Woodland Trails in Paint Township. Although no injuries were reported, the structure is believed to be a total loss.
       According to Chief Bradley George of the Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District, once on scene crews were able to contain with fire within half an hour.
       Approximately 16 firefighters responded from the district stations in Greenfield and Paint Township, and from Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Marshall, Brushcreek and the Highland North Joint Fire and Ambulance District.

  • In The News 11 May 2012
    6 stations respond to fire at Woodland Trails

       Six area fire stations responded to a fire on Woodland Trails in Paint Township. Although no injuries were reported, the structure is believed to be a total loss.
       According to Chief Bradley George of the Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District, once on scene crews were able to contain with fire within half an hour.
       Approximately 16 firefighters responded from the district stations in Greenfield and Paint Township, and from Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Marshall, Brushcreek and the Highland North Joint Fire and Ambulance District.

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