"From the back of his head hung a bag of spongy fungous-looking skin, the surface of which was comparable to brown cauliflower. The nose was merely a lump of flesh - the deformities rendered the face utterly incapable of the expression of any emotion whatsoever." 

Columbus- Ohio contractors on stimulus-funded transportation projects are reporting 5,444 construction and office workers received paychecks in the month of September alone, as a direct result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). 

Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Art Reiber announced his resignation, effective July 31, 2010, at Wednesday night's school board meeting.

"It is with mixed emotions that I submit my resignation," Reiber said. "I

want to thank the Board of Education for the opportunity to be your

superintendent these last five years. It is very difficult to say goodbye to

a job that you truly enjoy. I will really miss representing Hillsboro City

Schools."

 Amber L. Smith has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The frost was beautiful these last few mornings, but it only means that winter is on its way. But I don't mean to be a downer - with the cold weather comes the time to try new recipes, plan new projects, and have a little extra time to read some of the books you have been putting off. Be prepared for the cool days to come by stopping by the library and stocking up. Hope to see you soon.

At its regular meeting held Oct.

CHILLICOTHE - Adena welcomes to its Medical Staff and Adena Surgical the services of colon and rectal surgeon Michael H. Fealk, DO.

There will be a joint public hearing before the Hillsboro City Council and the Hillsboro Planning Commission on the request to close the alley between 151 and 155 Trenton Street.  The hearing is for the express purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed alley closing and will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the hearing on the East Collins Avenue rezoning in the Hillsboro Municipal Court Room at the Justice Center at 130 Homestead Avenue.

   The annual meeting and banquet of the Highland SWCD was held on Oct. 15 at the Senior Citizens Center in Hillsboro. During the banquet, several awards were presented and the election of supervisors took place. Jim and Sandy Ditmer of Ditmer Farms took home top honors at this year's Annual Banquet by being named the 2009 Cooperator of the year by the Highland SWCD supervisors and staff.