A Hillsboro man accused of eluding police before eventually hitting the historical bell in front of the Highland House Museum last year was recently sentenced to prison.

A Frankfort man accused of pandering obscenity involving a minor was among 30 individuals indicted during the Tuesday, June 6 Highland County grand jury session.

Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins honored Highland County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Steve Alexander as the Officer of the Quarter in a surprise ceremony Tuesday morning.

A Mount Sterling man was sentenced to prison recently after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge in Highland County.

The Highland County Health Department held its first Bike Safety Rodeo on May 20, an initiative aimed at promoting bicycle safety and promoting physical activity.

A Sabina man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking a fentanyl-related compound in Highland County.

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Highland County during the week of June 5.

A Greenfield man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated meth trafficking charges.

A Hillsboro woman has been sentenced to a minimum two years in prison after being convicted at trial of one count of felonious assault.

The following are Highland County high school baseball and softball results for the 2023 season. All scores compiled by The Highland County Press. Please send corrections or scores to sforsha@gmail.com or crforsha@gmail.com.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program wrapped up the 2022-2023 BEST season May 6 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus at an awards banquet attended by over 750 participants and their families. Over 350 BEST exhibitors were awarded for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, photography skills, community service efforts and more.

First State Bank celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their Hillsboro branch with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce on May 31, along with family, friends and members of the community.

Highland County Health Department Wednesday announced it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades met with representatives of the Ohio Laborers’ District Council during their Wednesday, May 31 meeting, as the union representatives advocated for recruiting local residents to work on upcoming solar projects in the area.

The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its All-Southeast District baseball team, with 24 players and one coach from Highland County earning honors this spring.