U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the kind of funding now under scrutiny by the Trump administration.

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month, by presidential proclamation, to highlight contributions of women in history and society. The Highland County Republican Women’s Club at their March meeting honored two women, each of whom have made significant leadership and education impacts in our county.

Among her many firsts, Florence Allen was the first woman in the United States to serve as a state Supreme Court justice, and it was here in the state of Ohio.

The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the controversial USAID department.

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels received a request for improvements to a barn at the Highland County Fairgrounds and provided brief updates on several ongoing county projects during their Wednesday, March 26 meeting.

Election integrity advocates are applauding a new Kentucky law that bans foreign money from promoting ballot measures in the state.

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts.

Senate Bill 1, sponsored by State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), enacts the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act regarding the operation of state institutions of higher education.

President Donald Trump's approval rating remains steady at 52%, according to the latest polling.

Questioned costs included $576,505 in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance funds that were not spent on time; $252,991 in Medicaid payments that were made on behalf of dead residents; and $67,373 in Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) payments, and $27,856 in Medicaid payments made for ineligible recipients.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the investigation of a voter check-in tablet purchased by the Perry County Board of Elections.

The Lynchburg-Clay Marching Mustangs traveled to Cincinnati this past week and displayed their talents in the Cincinnati Red's Opening Day Parade. 

Since 1975, Southern State’s Health Sciences Department has supported students in their journey to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. The program has earned a reputation for its hands-on approach to nursing education, a supportive learning environment, and an unwavering commitment to student success.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a significant restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday in a move to streamline the huge federal agency and cut costs.