• In The News 15 February 2010

    Buford Farmers Institute to be held. Feb. 26

    It's that time of year in February when people are looking for something to do to pass the winter months and avoid all the snow we are having. Come on out to the friendly town of Buford. Some of you may ask where Buford is and what the Farmers Institute is. The Buford Farmers Institute originated in 1904. For many years, the farmers and their families would gather at the annual event. They would share ideas and present updated materials on rural farming. Back in those years the institute would last two or three days.
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    Heavy snow closes some businesses; leaves roadways in hazardous condition
    Several area businesses remained closed or closed early on Presidents Day after six to seven inches of new snow fell across much of Highland County. "Street conditions in the city of Hillsboro are very slick and hazardous. Snow is falling at a rate difficult for street crews to keep up with," the Hillsboro Police Department said.
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    Heavy snow closes some businesses; leaves roadways in hazardous condition
    Several area businesses remained closed or closed early on Presidents Day after six to seven inches of new snow fell across much of Highland County. "Street conditions in the city of Hillsboro are very slick and hazardous. Snow is falling at a rate difficult for street crews to keep up with," the Hillsboro Police Department said.
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    ODOT advises drivers: Drive slowly and don't crowd the plow
    While Ohio Department of Transportation crews throughout District 9 will be working hard to battle today's winter storm, motorists are reminded to take it slow and give snow plow operators room to work.
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    Hillsboro Police Department shares tips for staying safe during winter storms
    Street conditions in the City of Hillsboro are very slick and hazardous. Snow is falling at a rate difficult for street crews to keep up with. Some of the larger hills are difficult for most vehicles. The weather forecast indicates continuing snow throughout the rest of the day with a storm warning until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. It is strongly recommended that anyone who doesn't need to be out should remain off the streets and roadways if possible. Below are some hazardous weather reminders.
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    Hillsboro Rotary Club announces Polio Awareness Campaign
    For 20 years, Rotary Clubs have remained determined to do whatever is necessary to achieve a world free of the crippling disease polio. Recognizing this commitment – as well as Rotary's important role as a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication initiative – the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently awarded Rotary a $250 million challenge grant, which Rotary will match with an additional $100 million.
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    Merchants National Bank donates to HHS After Prom
  • In The News 15 February 2010
    ODOT crews begin treating roads, warn against driving on treacherous routes
    Ohio Department of Transportation crews throughout District 9 have begun treating roads across much of the district, which includes Adams, Brown, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross and Scioto counties.
  • In The News 13 February 2010
    HHS releases honor rolls for second nine weeks
    High Honor Roll
    Freshmen:
    Adams, Jamie 
    Alzadjali, Zara (Zara, Jensen)
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    It happened again: HCP newspapers stolen from local store
    For the second time in four months, a woman has been seen taking copies of The Highland County Press from Great Scot Supermarket in Hillsboro.
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    It happened again: HCP newspapers stolen from local store
    For the second time in four months, a woman has been seen taking copies of The Highland County Press from Great Scot Supermarket in Hillsboro.
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    SSCC cosponsoring Ag-LINK program seminar for farmers
    The southwest Ohio farming community is invited to an Ag-LINK Program seminar to be held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the Appalachian Gateway Center on Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 US Route 62, Sardinia. This program originally was scheduled to take place Feb. 9 but was rescheduled due to inclement weather.
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    Champions of Faith Gymnastics moves to new location
    Champions of Faith Gymnastics (Crusaders Gymnastics) has moved its operation from 107 Eagle Martin Dr. in Blanchester to a new location at 2005 US 62 in Winchester.  The new location is situated between Hillsboro and Mt. Orab, and is accessible from several State Routes (SR321, SR32, SR131, SR134, SR138, SR73 and US 50/US 62 all lead to the facility), allowing the facility to still serve four counties including Brown, Clermont, Clinton and Highland.
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    LCHS graduate named to Fall Semester Dean's List at College of Wooster
    Thomas Bohl, a graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at The College of Wooster. Bohl, a sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology major from Sardinia, achieved a grade point average of 3.65 or above.
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    McKeon, Turner issue joint statement on Iran's nuclear ambitions
    U.S. Representatives Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Calif.), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio), the ranking member of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, today issued the following statement on the Iranian regime's announcement that Iran is now a "nuclear state" after producing enriched uranium at higher levels.
  • In The News 12 February 2010
    "Project Runway" update: Local model gets high praise
    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.
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