The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal bicycle hitskip crash that occurred on Aug. 11 at approximately 10:36 p.m. on state Route 32 near Eastwood Road in Sterling Township, Brown County.

The McClain FFA Chapter is taking its agricultural research to the national stage, with six projects representing seven students selected as finalists for the National FFA Agriscience Fair.

Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber announced his office will receive nearly $2.3 million in federal funds to further combat Medicaid fraud, drug and human trafficking, and other crimes. 

The text chain released this week could have an immediate impact of public health and the principle of informed consent.

These incidents were reported by the HCSO.

The Ohio Supreme Court recently put the brakes on the data center and power plant project, ruling that the village must first submit a referendum petition to the board of elections seeking a public vote on the contract.

A Hillsboro man was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to the May 31 murder of a man in the parking lot of a Hillsboro business.

The Highland County Retired Teachers Association (HCRTA) will meet on Monday, Aug. 24 at noon at the Freedom Trail Ministry and Campground in Greenfield. This is the former Chautauqua Park area. 

In roughly 20 months, the U.S. State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas of foreign nationals who “violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence against U.S. citizens, defrauded Americans, abused the immigration system or endangered national security,” the State Department announced. 

The Highland County Historical Society will once again honor local excellence, service, and legacy with the induction of five new members into its Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 16.

For many Ohioans, “back to school” no longer means a traditional college experience. As students head to campus and classrooms this fall, Southern State is highlighting the innovative ways that community colleges are helping learners of all ages gain new skills, earn valuable credentials, and prepare for in-demand careers in Ohio’s rapidly evolving economy.

American farmers, ranchers, and the agricultural industry will have to wait until at least September for the U.S. Senate to take up the long-delayed farm bill.

The U.S. Senate, in a 50-49 vote Saturday, confirmed Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's 88th attorney general.

A total of 310 vehicles were checked, none of which were diverted for suspicion of OVI. A saturation patrol of the surrounding area, conducted in conjunction with the checkpoint, resulted in no impaired motorists being arrested and charged with OVI. 

The Senate this week passed the Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) backed bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that would strengthen sanctions on Russia and entities supporting its war in Ukraine.