• In The News 7 April 2011

    Commissioners observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week

    Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 10-16 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirmed the commitment of the Highland County Victim Witness Program to respect and enforce victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week
  • In The News 6 April 2011
    9 arrested in drug trafficking ring WATCH THE VIDEO
    Nine area residents were arrested in Greenfield Wednesday morning during a drug bust conducted by the Highland County Sheriff's Office and the Greenfield Police Department following an investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.
          Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward called Wednesday's bust "just the tip of the iceberg," that would put "a significant dent" in drug trafficking in Highland County.
     "This is just the beginning," he said.
    All suspects are now in custody and will be arraigned via video in common pleas court Thursday.
  • In The News 6 April 2011
    9 arrested in drug trafficking ring WATCH THE VIDEO
    Nine area residents were arrested in Greenfield Wednesday morning during a drug bust conducted by the Highland County Sheriff's Office and the Greenfield Police Department following an investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.
          Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward called Wednesday's bust "just the tip of the iceberg," that would put "a significant dent" in drug trafficking in Highland County.
     "This is just the beginning," he said.
    All suspects are now in custody and will be arraigned via video in common pleas court Thursday.
  • In The News 6 April 2011
    Donley resigns as clerk of courts
    After more than two decades as Highland County Clerk of Courts, Paulette Donley surprised the Highland County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, April 6 by announcing her retirement. In a letter dated April 6, Donley said her retirement is effective in nine days.
  • In The News 6 April 2011
    Donley resigns as clerk of courts
    After more than two decades as Highland County Clerk of Courts, Paulette Donley surprised the Highland County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, April 6 by announcing her retirement. In a letter dated April 6, Donley said her retirement is effective in nine days.
  • In The News 6 April 2011
    Court hearing set for students involved in alleged hazing at LCHS
    The investigation notes state that the alleged incident took place on Oct. 22 and regarded alleged hazing of a sexual nature before a sports practice. There were four alleged "suspects" and 10 alleged victims.
  • In The News 6 April 2011
    New GPD officer, K-9 units introduced to Greenfield council

    Greenfield Police Chief Tim Hester introduced new GPD officers to the Greenfield City Council during their regular meeting on April 5. The new officers, and new K-9 units, include: Ptl. James Leeth and K-9 "Sando", Auxiliary Officer Brendan Culberson, Auxiliary Officer Charles Mick, Auxiliary Officer Dustin Long, and Ptl. Jason Havens and K-9 "Dexi." 

  • In The News 5 April 2011
    Legislation honoring Zachary Gullett, other soldiers, passes in the House
    COLUMBUS - State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has announced that House Bill 65, which honors Ohioans from across the state, passed from the Ohio House of Representatives with unanimous support.
  • In The News 5 April 2011
    Portman, Turner respond to House Republican 2012 budget plan
    “Families in Ohio and throughout our country deserve better than what they’re seeing from the White House and Democratic leadership in Congress. That’s why I am fighting for fiscal restraint and pro-growth policies that will spur job creation through private sector investment. I look forward to further review of Ryan’s budget plan.”
  • In The News 5 April 2011
    Labor unions consider charging members for Senate Bill 5 referendum
    The Columbus Dispatch reported this week that Ohio Education Association executive director Larry Wicks said "teachers and other unionized school personnel might be charged a one-time assessment of $50 to generate more than $5 million to fight Senate Bill 5."
  • In The News 4 April 2011
    Report shows EMS township reimbursements total more than department's EMS expenses
    While township officials are still reviewing options for EMS services after receiving notice that the city of Hillsboro will no longer be providing coverage after June 30, city officials have communicated that the township EMS runs provided by Hillsboro Fire and Rescue have resulted in a "substantial loss" for the city. However, according to city financial records, the city has made enough money off insurance reimbursements from the township runs to cover expenses for the department's EMS.
  • In The News 4 April 2011
    Farm Bureau applauds Ohio Congressmen, Appeals Court for reducing regulatory burdens
    Ohio Reps. Jean Schmidt and Bob Gibbs have been commended by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) for their sponsorship of H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011.
  • In The News 4 April 2011
    OSU's Gee remains highest-paid public university president
    According to The Chronicle of Higher Education's annual salary survey, OSU President Gordon Gee received more than $1.3 million in base pay, bonuses and deferred-compensation payouts in 2009-10, and $1.8 million when retirement and other costs of employment are included.
  • In The News 2 April 2011
    Youth-only hunt set for Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17
    Spring wild turkey hunting opens in all 88 Ohio counties on Monday, April 18, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, May 15.
  • In The News 2 April 2011
    Wall Street Journal columnist: More Americans work for the government than in manufacturing, farming, fishing, forestry, mining and utilities combined
    In an April 1 column in The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Moore writes: "If you want to understand better why so many states — from New York to Wisconsin to California — are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, consider this depressing statistic: Today in America there are nearly twice as many people working for the government (22.5 million) than in all of manufacturing (11.5 million). This is an almost exact reversal of the situation in 1960, when there were 15 million workers in manufacturing and 8.7 million collecting a paycheck from the government.
  • In The News 1 April 2011
    Pinwheels planted in remembrance of child abuse victims
    The lawn of the Highland County Courthouse was "planted" with 350 pinwheels Friday afternoon in commemoration of Child Abuse Prevention Month. 
    Each pinwheel represents a case of child abuse or neglect in Highland County during 2010. This year's pinwheels number nearly 100 more than last  year's 266, a sign that instances child abuse are on the rise in Highland County.

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