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In The News 1 September 2026

OPSB approves energy projects in Carroll, Vinton, Clinton, Fayette counties

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has authorized Chestnut Run Energy LLC to construct a natural gas-fired electric generating facility in Carroll County. The OPSB also approved Hamden Energy LLC’s proposal to construct a hybrid solar and battery energy storage facility in Vinton County and AES Ohio’s plan to construct an electric transmission line in Clinton and Fayette counties.

In The News 31 August 2026

Accelerated training, affordable options, hands-on experience, and a career that keeps moving; check out Southern State’s Truck Driving Academy

Looking for a career that can put you behind the wheel and on the road to opportunity? The Truck Driving Academy at Southern State Community College is helping aspiring professional drivers turn that goal into reality with accelerated, hands-on CDL training designed to prepare students for today’s transportation industry.

In The News 31 August 2026

Rep. Comer demands National Academy of Sciences turn over documents on biased climate review

Evidence obtained by the committee suggests NAS designed the review to undermine any final action by EPA and provide radical environmental activists with ammunition for legal challenges and other advocacy against EPA.

In The News 31 August 2026

Judge dismisses challenge to President Trump’s rescission of withdrawals areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from oil and gas leasing

The U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska has dismissed the complaint in a case challenging President Trump’s rescission of Biden-era withdrawals of areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from oil and gas leasing. The court dismissed the case for lack of standing.

In The News 31 August 2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

In The News 30 August 2026

Rural Small Business Forum, permissive sales tax receipts discussed at county commission meeting

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard updates on an upcoming small business forum with federal partners and discussed the nearly million-dollar permissive sales tax receipts collected in August during their Wednesday, Aug. 28 meeting.

In The News 30 August 2026

Highland County commissioners issue proclamations for Ohio Proud, Overdose Awareness Day

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued two proclamations — one honoring an Ohio Proud participant and one in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day — during their Wednesday, Aug. 26 meeting.

In The News 29 August 2026

Highland County Veterans Services' 20026 Jeep cruise-in fundraiser set for Sept. 19 at the Highland County Fairgrounds; Veterans Program Sept. 7 at the fairgrounds

Highland County Veterans Services' 20026 Jeep cruise-in fundraiser set for Sept.

In The News 29 August 2026

Lebanon OSHP Post investigating fatal traffic crash

The Lebanon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Shaker Road near state Route 122 in the Township of Franklin, Warren County.

In The News 28 August 2026

Public interest audit identifies 10% of sampled Medicaid recipients could not have citizenship or immigration status confirmed

“I am very concerned that we continue to find that Medicaid misses the mark when confirming eligibility for this vital program,” Auditor Keith Faber said. “Where the other programs we sampled are doing a good job in this area, Medicaid continues to falter.”

In The News 28 August 2026

Mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz; more oil flowing

U.S. Central Command Commander Bradley Cooper said the U.S. military has “successfully cleared sea mines” in the Strait of Hormuz, within the international shipping lanes that “were laid months ago by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”

In The News 28 August 2026

Fourth District Court of Appeals to convene Sept. 24 in Hillsboro

The Fourth District Court of Appeals will convene on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Highland County Common Pleas Courtroom.

In The News 28 August 2026

Seniors invited to participate in local Bingocize® in Greenfield

Individuals age 60 and over are invited to attend a unique opportunity coming soon in Greenfield to help individuals learn falls prevention exercises and tips in a fun and unique way.

In The News 28 August 2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

In The News 28 August 2026

Trump officials celebrate Supreme Court wins, discuss future

Trump administration officials celebrated legal wins at the U.S. Supreme Court over the past year and looked ahead to the court’s upcoming term.

In The News 28 August 2026

Governor DeWine announces Rural Health Transformation Program Pharmacy Initiative awards

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced this week two Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program awards totaling $3.15 million that will help expand pharmacy connectivity and improve the health of Ohioans in rural communities.