The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle, fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on April 24 at approximately 1:22 p.m. on Farmers Road near Murphy Road, in Washington Township, Clinton County.

An uptown Hillsboro business that specializes in hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind items for collectors and "thrifters" alike is celebrating its first anniversary on May 1. Partin's Treasures, situated in the Hillsboro Historical District at 126 South High Street, is owned and operated by Matt and Tina Partin.

"We are proud to share that Bright Elementary Preschool has earned a GOLD Rating – a reflection of the incredible work happening each and every day for our youngest Wildcat learners," said Bright Local Schools Superintendent Jason Iles.

Former Ohio State University President Ted Carter misused his role to try to get resources to help Krisanthe Vlachos — the woman he was having an “inappropriate relationship with” — according to a new report.

Highland County business, education finance, and community leaders traveled to the Ohio Statehouse for Highland County Legislative Day, an opportunity to strengthen relationships with state leaders and gain insight into key issues impacting the region’s future.

State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) is pleased to announce that Fayette, Highland, and Pike Counties were each recently awarded $230,000 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to tear down unsafe, blighted buildings and prepare those sites for new opportunities. 

A federal appeals court ruling upholding a Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is setting up a potential challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court over the role of religion in public education.

On April 23, at approximately 10:11 p.m., an officer with the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation within the Village of Blanchester in Clinton County. 

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) announces that nominations are now being accepted for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at 6:25 p.m. on April 22.

"SPLC created bank accounts in the name of at least five completely fictitious organizations that had no bona fide employees or legitimate business purpose,” Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said. “The money was passed from SPLC to one sham account, to a second sham account, and then loaded onto prepaid cards to give to the members of the extremist groups. The DOJ’s indictment alleges those groups include the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nation, and the National Alliance.

By 2030, utilities around the country plan to spend $1.4 trillion building out the power grid, according to a study by the energy research group Powerlines. Eventually, much of that expense will likely show up on consumers’ monthly utility bills.

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after voting to advance a budget framework, paving the way for legislation to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol and help restore full funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education heard reports on end-of-year activities and made numerous approvals for the 2026-27 school year during their Monday, April 20 meeting.