The sun came out and so did the crowds during the final days of the 2011 Highland County Fair. With rainy weather all week, attendance had been down, but as the sun peaked through the clouds Friday and Saturday, foot traffic along with midway increased.
The sun came out and so did the crowds during the final days of the 2011 Highland County Fair. With rainy weather all week, attendance had been down, but as the sun peaked through the clouds Friday and Saturday, foot traffic along with midway increased.
A grand champion animal at the Highland County Fair is an honor, and a reward for months, and sometimes years worth of work. For Hailey Rhonemus, it was hard work, a big heart, and some help from her friends and family that helped her raise and show the 2011 grand champion lamb - which sold Friday for a record-setting $38 per pound.
A Hillsboro High School graduate will have a 10-year dream fulfilled on Sept. 24 when he "dots the i" during the Ohio State University Buckeyes' football game against Colorado at Ohio Stadium. Michael "Mike" Johnson, the son of Brian and Laura Johnson of Hillsboro, said that while he didn't always know he wanted to be a member of the "best band in the land," reaching this milestone has been the result of years of hard work.
David Lowell, a retired assistant fire chief with the Hillsboro Fire Department, recently presented "9/11 Remembering the World Trade Center" assembly programs to the high school students of Piketon, Waverly and Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington schools.
Legal counsel for Wesley Coonrod has filed a brief in the appeal of his convictions of involuntary manslaughter, saying that the trial court erred in its dismissal of a "holdout" juror "without just cause" and requests that the Court of Appeals grant a new trial. Additionally, it was alleged that there was insufficient evidence to find Coonrod guilty of charges of involuntary manslaughter and child endangering in the deaths of his two young sons. If granted by Ohio's Fourth District Court of Appeals, this would be the third time Coonrod would stand trial on the charges.
The Highland County Board of Commissioners recognized the former Highland County Children Services Board with a proclamation of excellence during the Sept. 7 commission meeting.
Rain showers and cold temperatures have put a literal damper on the 2011 Highland County Fair, but organizers say that 4-H activities have been largely unaffected by rain. Highland County Fair Board President Dave Stratton said that the demolition derby had to be cancelled, along with some tractor pull competitions due to rain and mud Wednesday.
The village of Greenfield may have to appropriate approximately $36,000 to cover bills related to the railroad system that were "held back" following a crash by the village's computer system.
Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) today appointed State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) to serve as the vice-chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
An unseasonably blustery and rainy day at the Highland County Fair did nothing to dampen the competitive spirits of 4-Hers or the celebration of county traditions.
Joining the approximately 50 preceding members, Charlie Davidson was inducted into the Highland County Fair Hall of Fame. The former president of the senior fair board said that he has been involved in farming and agriculture his entire life.
In observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) will engage in a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. As the September 11th anniversary falls on a Sunday, when the AAA7 office sites are not open, the agency selected the ninth day of September at 11 a.m. to represent the “9” and “11.”
With a break from the heat and some scattered showers, the 2011 Highland County Fair kicked off over Labor Day weekend. Seniors and Veterans received free admission Monday, and veterans were honored with a program by the Highland County Honor Guard. On Wednesday, all fairgoers can receive free admission until noon, with ride stamps $5.
Four individuals in the home were arrested. They are: Christian Tuley, 23, Greenfield; Jesse Pryor II, 22, Greenfield; Richard Buycks, 31, Dayton; and Baretta Byrdsong, 30, Dayton.
