A Hillsboro man accused of fleeing from a Highland County Sheriff’s deputy by driving into a field last summer was sentenced recently to two years in prison.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels selected a contractor for the new multimillion-dollar truck barn for the county engineer’s office during their Wednesday, Sept. 24 meeting.

Mark Trumbauer of NextEra Energy Resources addressed Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels on the Florida company’s plans to build a new 200-megawatt battery storage facility in New Market Township during commissioners’ Wednesday, Sept. 24 meeting.

The Highland County Veterans Honor Guard and the Sons of the American Revolution Highlanders Chapter held a wreath-laying ceremony Friday, Sept. 19 at the Highland County Veterans Memorial in recognition of POW MIA Day.

The Highland County Board of Elections would like to remind voters of the upcoming General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 4.

A Hillsboro man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday afternoon, after a jury seated in Highland County Common Pleas Court found him guilty of a third-degree felony charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Sept. 22-27 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change.

The Highland County Retired Teachers’ Association (HCRTA) will sponsor a pre-retirement information workshop for all active teachers and administrators who are planning to retire in the next few years. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. in the Hillsboro Elementary School Library on US Route 62 South.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels discussed planned renovations to a number of county buildings during most of their Wednesday, Sept. 17 meeting.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of Sept. 15, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announced the Ohio School Report Cards for the 2024-25 school year Monday, Sept. 15, with Highland County districts and individual schools receiving star ratings based on their achievements for the most recent academic year.

Highland County Juvenile Court Judge Kevin L. Greer announced that a countywide curfew for all persons under the age of 18 will commence Oct. 1.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Sept. 15-20 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change.

Representatives from FRS Transportation, the Highland County Chamber of Commerce and the Highland County RISE program were among the guests addressing Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels during their Wednesday, Sept. 10 meeting.

A Hillsboro woman originally charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity was sentenced Wednesday to community control after pleading guilty to three third-degree felonies.