Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) this week released the 2010 Congressional Pig Book, the group’s 20th anniversary exposé of pork-barrel spending. The Pig Book revealed 9,129 earmarks worth $16.5 billion.

State Representative David Daniels has responded to what he calls "blatant lies in a campaign mailing from his opponent, Clyde Evans."

Highland County commissioners proclaimed the week of April 18-24 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week at their April 14 meeting.

The city of Wilmington has announced the layoff of numerous employees, including firefighters. The closing of the DHL Air Park and thousands of lost jobs have resulted in both a smaller tax base and a decline in the need for certain services.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today urged the U.S. Senate to vote to end debate and pass HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. HR 4851 temporarily extends unemployment compensation benefits through May. The 30-day extension has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Senate took up the measure two weeks ago, but its passage is currently being blocked.

The Turner & Son Funeral Home is pleased to announce the addition of an on-premises crematory to their funeral home services.