Alison Gingerich, the Leesburg, Ohio resident currently appearing as a model on Lifetime's "Project Runway" and "Models of the Runway," was honored by Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles on the Thursday, Feb. 11 episode of "Models of the Runway.

HCSO detectives will be working with area law enforcement in their continuing investigation into the recent burglaries and will be meeting with Highland County Prosecutor Jim Grandey who will present this case and other cases to an upcoming session of the Highland County Grand Jury that may be solved as a result of these arrests.

Age is one risk factor for type 2 diabetes. There's not much you can do about that. But you don't have to let this potentially life-threatening condition overwhelm you as you get older.

Heartland of Hillsboro, Kroger, NCB, Hillsboro Ponderosa Steak House, Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance, Terri Frazer State Farm Insurance, Buckeye Country 105.5 FM, and The Highland County Press are sponsoring the sixth annual chili supper and dessert auction Thursday, March 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Old Ponderosa Banquet Center on South High Street in Hillsboro. All proceeds go to the Highland County Society for Children and Adults.

As the last big wave of this week's winter storm passes through the region and road conditions improve significantly, Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9 crews continue their efforts to clear the state highway system and maintain routes.

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Chillicothe - U.S. Route 62 is now open at the Highland- Fayette County line following an accident earlier this afternoon.

Chillicothe - U.S. Route 62 is closed at the Highland- Fayette County line due to an accident involving a car and a semi-tractor trailer.

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The Hillsboro City Council Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Highland County Recycling has announced that they have added two new drop-off locations for residential recycling.  Residents will now find drop-off containers in Sinking Spring at the Brushcreek Fire House, and in Mowrystown at the old feed mill on West Main Street/Rt. 321.  “We are trying to make household recycling as convenient as possible for our residents” reports Dori Bishop, Outreach Specialist at Highland County Recycling.  These recycling boxes are for residential use only.  Schools, businesses and industries may contact Dori Bishop at 393-4080 for alternative resources for recycling.

All available crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9 continue working to treat, plow and clear the state highway system of snow and ice. Precipitation varies from flurries to a light snow, and the rate of accumulation has diminished. In much of the District 9 area, routes are lightly to partly snow covered, with some spot locations of clear pavement.

Crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9 will be working during the overnight hours; however, roads may be mostly snow covered for early morning motorists. The next wave of this week's snowstorm has moved into the area, and additional snow accumulation is expected through Wednesday afternoon. Along with additional precipitation, wind gusts are likely to cause blowing and drifting snow.

Tuesday's snow showers and the forecast for more snow on Wednesday have prompted many local schools to close for the second time this week. The following schools have announced closings for Wednesday, Feb. 10: