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In The News 6 April 2010

Candlelight vigil for victims of crime April 21

A candlelight vigil will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 at the Highland County Courthouse lawn in conjunction with National Crime Victims Week, April 18-24.

In The News 5 April 2010

Highland County has 69 percent census participation rate

The turnout so far in public response to the 2010 United States is higher in Highland County than the national average.

In The News 5 April 2010

Ohio Watercolor Society brings exhibition to Southern State

Southern State Community College is proud to present the Ohio Watercolor Society’s (OWS) 32nd annual touring exhibition “WatercolorOhio 2009” at the Appalachian Gateway Center on the college’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, Fincastle. The exhibition is open for viewing from April 1-28, on Mondays from noon to 9 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. An open-house event will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 22.

In The News 5 April 2010

Hillsboro High School to present "Oliver!"

“Please, sir, I want some more” are the words that famously pluck a small orphan boy by the name of Oliver Twist out of obscurity and drop him into a world of pick-pockets, villains, and families of all kinds in Lionel Bart’s classic musical, "Oliver!," presented by Hillsboro High School’s Theatre Department April 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. and April 18.

In The News 3 April 2010

Support shines bright on Light Up Greenfield Day

An impressive number of volunteers were on hand Saturday morning for Light Up Greenfield Day, a special citywide project organized by Greenfield Interim City Manager Betty Bishop and City Council.

In The News 3 April 2010

Support shines bright on Light Up Greenfield Day

An impressive number of volunteers were on hand Saturday morning for Light Up Greenfield Day, a special citywide project organized by Greenfield Interim City Manager Betty Bishop and City Council.

In The News 3 April 2010

Adena grant will help better serve health needs of underserved in southcentral Ohio

Adena Health System was recently chosen to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Telemedicine program – one of 47 health care organizations from across the country to be awarded. The $226,467 grant, which was approved earlier this month, is part of some $28 million in funding earmarked for telemedicine projects and distance learning throughout the U.S.

In The News 3 April 2010

Governor signs House Bill 48, Senate Bill 147

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed House Bill 48 and Senate Bill 147. "I am proud to sign bipartisan legislation that further strengthens our state's unwavering support for our veterans, active military members, and their families," Strickland said.

In The News 3 April 2010

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Moyer dies at 70

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer died Good Friday, April 2 at a Columbus hospital, where he was admitted on April 1. Justice Moyer was the longest serving sitting state Supreme Court chief justice in the United States, died Friday at age 70.

In The News 2 April 2010

Acquisition of former Ford Plant finalized - UC East takes shape

BATAVIA – It’s official –Industrial Realty Group LLC (IRG) finalized the acquisition of the former Ford plant today paving the way for the University of Cincinnati and UC Clermont College to begin offering classes in the fall of 2010.

In The News 2 April 2010

Pavement marking project slated to begin rolling operations on routes throughout district

A contract has been awarded for the application of pavement markings along various district routes, and contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation will begin operations early next week, according to ODOT District 9 Deputy Director James A. Brushart.

In The News 1 April 2010

Pinwheel display brings awareness to child abuse, neglect

Underneath a beautiful blue sky, 266 pinwheels spin in the springtime breeze on the lawn of the Highland County Courthouse. The blue and silver flower-shaped fans are a reminder to the residents of Highland County of the 266 allegations of child abuse or neglect

In The News 1 April 2010

ATSG reports fourth-quarter and 2009 earnings,

WILMINGTON - Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATSG) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009

In The News 1 April 2010

Romney endorses Rosenberger

Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC has endorsed Cliff Rosenberger’s candidacy to represent Ohio’s 86th district in the Ohio House of Representatives.

In The News 1 April 2010

Commissioners sign proclamation for Rocky Fork Lake Community Alliance, Paint Township

Highland County commissioners proclaimed April as Cleanup, Fixup and Pickup Month for the Rocky Fork Lake area, as requested by the Rocky Fork Lake Community Alliance, Paint Township Trustees, the Home Owners Associations, and ODNR.

In The News 31 March 2010

Governor signs Bills Passed in 128th General Assembly

Columbus - Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed several bills recently passed in the 128th General Assembly.