Hillsboro City Auditor Gary Lewis said a representative from AEP (American Electric Power) told the city today that it had misread a meter at Shaffer Park, which had resulted in a huge upswing in the utility expense.

The Clinton/Highland County Pheasants Forever Chapter was recently recognized at the State Pheasants Forever meeting in Lima for reaching the $100,000 contribution level for wildlife habitat and conservation education.

The Buckskin Elementary School fifth grade intramural basketball players completed the 2011-12 season with the East Division winner defeating the West Division for the championship. A total of 18 teams played in the double-elimination 3-on-3 tournament.

The Buckskin Elementary School fifth grade intramural basketball players completed the 2011-12 season with the East Division winner defeating the West Division for the championship. A total of 18 teams played in the double-elimination 3-on-3 tournament.

After being told for weeks that Highland County consumers are the only AEP customers voicing complaints about their huge rate increases, a suburban Columbus school district has joined the fray.

Jay S. Willis of Portsmouth has been appointed to serve as Judge of the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, 152 black bear sightings were reported in Ohio last year. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 60 sightings, which is a slight decrease compared to the 64 confirmed sightings in 2010.

Local businesses dealing with increased utility costs through a recent AEP hike are getting support from a strong and dedicated source: Their community.
  Hillsboro resident Christy Kerley has started a "cash mob" initiative where area customers "shop local" in an intense way, focusing on one business a day and lending their spending support.

McClain High School, and people across Highland County, are mourning the loss of a man who is credited with taking McClain soccer "to the next level."

State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) joined by Representative John Adams (R-Sidney) with members of the 129TH Ohio General Assembly hosted Israeli Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Region, Daniel Kutner at the Statehouse this week.

Voters in Liberty Township will decide during the March 6 primary election if they want to support a 1.8-mill fire protection levy, which will go toward providing fire and EMS to township residents.