Moody's was the last credit-rating agency to keep the U.S. at a top AAA rating. That changed Friday, with Moody's joining S&P Global and Fitch on the lower rating. Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. in 2023 and S&P Global Ratings did so 2011.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS awarded the fire service’s high honors this week during the state’s 44th annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards. The event took place at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in downtown Columbus.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday the launch of an updated systematic review process for chemicals already in the American food supply.

The high court did not evaluate the case's central issue: Whether the Trump administration can deport people under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented. Alito said that no circumstances allowed the Supreme Court to get involved this early in the case.

New Financial Health Indicators launched this week by the Auditor of State’s Office will provide a more complete picture of school districts’ financial trends and identify potential issues.

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., said he sent a letter to the Secret Service and FBI leadership calling for a joint investigation into Comey for the post. “The letter requests a formal inquiry into possible violations of federal law, including 18 U.S.C. § 871 – threats against the President” as well as “18 U.S.C. § 875 – interstate communications containing threats.” 

Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels debated a proposal to convert the Highland County Sheriff’s Office’s software system into the cloud during their Wednesday, May 14 meeting.

The Highland County Health Department is excited to announce the launch of its new online property records search tool, now available to the public at highlandcountyhealth.org.

On May 15, deputies from the Highland County Sheriff's Office responded to the 3700 block of Alexander Lane in New Market Township for a reported burglary. It was reported that a safe, firearms and other property had been taken.

The new law streamlines rules for energy infrastructure, dials back government-mandated clean-energy projects and promotes transparency and competition. It also dials back taxpayer-funded energy subsidies that have haunted the state since the House Bill 6 scandal, which sent former House Speaker Larry Householder to prison for 20 years.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments over whether district judges can issue nationwide injunctions against President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Based on justices questions, it's unclear how the court will rule. 

Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump. Comey, who was fired by Trump in his first term, posted an image on Instagram Thursday of seashells in the sand spelling the numbers "8647." The number "86" often is used to refer to getting rid of something. Trump is the 47th (and 45th) U.S. president. 

Hillsboro Mayor Justin Harsha announced Thursday, May 15 that Amazon will be building a new delivery center in the City of Hillsboro in the newly constructed Roberts Lane development.

The Hillsboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at 130 North High Street, Hillsboro, second floor (City Hall). 

Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) named Lilyana Ansel’s ‘The Quiet One’ as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.