C.R. 39 (Greenbush Road) is closed at Beltz Road, immediately west of Buford, for a bridge replacement project. The route will be closed for up to 120 days, and while it is closed, motorists will be detoured via S.R. 134, S.R. 286 and U.S. 68.
A three-judge panel of Ohio's Fourth District Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Thursday in two Highland County cases regarding engaging in a pattern of corrupt activities. The attorneys for the appellants questioned if the corrupt activities law should have been applied to the case, and if the local trial court should have allowed the net amount of money seized in the case to be applied to the individual defendants.
In the glow of dozens of candles lit in the remembrance of a lost life, a sister offered a song of love and support in memory of her lost twin. The Highland County Victim/Witness Program held its third annual candlelight vigil Thursday evening at the Hillsboro Church of Christ to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
In the glow of dozens of candles lit in the remembrance of a lost life, a sister offered a song of love and support in memory of her lost twin. The Highland County Victim/Witness Program held its third annual candlelight vigil Thursday evening at the Hillsboro Church of Christ to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
A motorist led law enforcement on a pursuit through several county roads Thursday afternoon, ending after the suspect bailed from the vehicle and fled into a wooded area. Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward said the incident began at approximately 1:24 p.m. when a deputy was on road patrol in the Boston area.
Judges from Ohio's Fourth District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday in the appeals of two Highland County cases where the defendants were convicted of first-degree felony counts of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity in an alleged drug trafficking enterprise. In August 2011, Zachary Bondurant and Jeffrey Stevens were each found guilty by a jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court.
The Greenfield Police Department executed three search warrants simultaneously on three gas stations in the village Wednesday afternoon, following an investigation into the alleged sale of of K2, or "spice."
With thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon the community, volunteers with the Greenfield Area Christian Center broke ground Tuesday afternoon on a new facility that will allow the expansion of their food and support ministries that have served the Greenfield community for nearly 30 years. The board members of the Greenfield Area Christian Center were joined by volunteers, family and community members at their 912 N. 5th Street in Greenfield, as they commemorated the organization's new beginning.
COLUMBUS — State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today applauded the Ohio House’s unanimous passage of House Bill 405, which enhances the ability of veterans to find meaningful employment and updates the Ohio Code of Military Justice (OCMJ) to become a more effective disciplinary tool for the Ohio National Guard.
The city of Hillsboro has contracted with an outside law firm to represent them in the proceedings with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, regarding AEP rates.
The former executive director of Highland County Children Services has filed a lawsuit against the Highland County Board of Commissioners and Highland County's Department of Job and Family Services/Child Support Enforcement and Child Protective Agency. for wrongful termination. The suit was filed Friday in the Highland County Clerk of Courts Office by an attorney for Wendy Jacobs, alleging that she was wrongfully discharged by the county from her job at Highland County's Department of Job and Family Services/Child Support Enforcement and Child Protective Agency.
Seeking public opinion on the proposed closure of four Highland County rest areas, the Ohio Department Transportation held a public hearing Monday evening. While some residents said they felt the areas were a meeting ground that harbored illegal activity, others say they are a necessity for motorists, and provide jobs for area residents. Approximately a dozen people turned out for Monday's meeting at the Hi-TEC facility in Hillsboro.
A Hillsboro woman was arrested this week after she allegedly became belligerent with personnel at Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, and lied to police officers about her identity.
