Commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton declared a state of emergency in Highland County due to the ongoing drought during their Wednesday, Sept. 25 meeting and are “requesting all available assistance from state and federal agencies.”
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month during their Wednesday, Sept. 25 meeting.
The Highland County Health Department is announcing the opportunity for community facilities to install free water bottle refilling stations throughout the Health District, thanks to a grant funded through the Ohio Department of Health.
A Seaman woman who pleaded guilty in August to theft of nearly $420,000 from a Highland County business owner was sentenced in Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Highland County Common Pleas Court to three years of community control, plus three months in jail.
The Highland County Democrats will be serving up hot soup and hot topics at their annual Fall Dinner, Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Hillsboro’s VFW Post, 1000 W. Main Street.
During the week of the Highland County Fair, which took place from Sept. 1-7, members of the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter had the opportunity to participate in many exciting activities and events. One of these events that Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA members participated in was the Highland County Calf Scramble.
The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of Sept. 23, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.
During the Highland County Fair, students who showed animals competed in the Junior Fair shows and showmanship. Students who won their species showmanship moved to the Showman of Showmen contest.
As parts of the state continue to see extremely dry conditions, a Ban on Open Burning first ordered on Sept. 6, by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has been both extended and expanded to include additional counties.
A report on legal and compliance updates led to feedback, particularly regarding tax-delinquent properties, from several concerned citizens during the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank)’s Thursday, Sept. 19 meeting.
