A large majority of the 75 largest cities in the U.S. are in financial trouble, according to a new report.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its Personal Consumption Expenditure Index, a key marker of inflation, which showed an increase of 0.3% last month.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels heard updates on permissive sales tax receipts, property tax programs and several local grants during their Wednesday, Feb. 26 meeting.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Yamaha R6 operated by Jeremy Lawson II, 22, of Williamsburg, was traveling northeast on state Route 774, failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned. 

With exactly two weeks until the federal government shuts down, lawmakers are running out of time to craft a government spending package and are scrambling to produce a temporary funding extension.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is fast approaching and we want to hear from those who know former service members who are excelling and making a difference in society.

During the month of March, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) encourages all Ohioans to recognize our farmers, food processors, agricultural businesses, and industry for National Agriculture Month.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels voted Wednesday, Feb. 26 to purchase two parcels adjoining the Engineer’s Office property, as preparations are underway for a new truck barn.

Both the U.S. president and Vice President J.D. Vance became angry with Zelenskyy and fervently reminded him of America’s contributions to the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. 

Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) applauds the introduction of his Regulation Decimation Act in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) on February 26, 2025. This followed Congressman Taylor’s introduction of the Regulation Decimation Act in the House of Representatives on January 23, 2025.

Brooke Baldwin, Addison Goddard, Haily Halterman, and Olivia Stegbauer are the Ohio FFA Agricultural Communications 2025 State Champions and they were recognized at this month’s school board meeting for the achievement. 

Testing constitutional limits, Republicans in at least 16 states including Ohio have introduced legislation this year that would require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House Thursday to further discuss the U.S. and Europe’s role in brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. Starmer thanked President Donald Trump for the actions he’s taken so far to prepare the way for a peace deal between the two countries, and said the U.K. wants to partner with the U.S. to make it a lasting negotiation.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, the Highland County Democratic Party and the Highland County YMCA are co-hosting a celebration of women in our community with an educational, nonpartisan event Friday, March 7 at the YMCA facility.

Legislation repealing Biden-era fees on methane emissions has passed the U.S. House, paving the way for a boon to the natural gas industry.