The Greenfield Exempted Village School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting on Jan. 8, 2025.

President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and the New York judge who sentenced him to an unconditional discharge, meaning he won't go to jail, before taking office on Jan. 20. He said he will appeal the sentence.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Jan. 10-11.

Arsonists have been caught on camera lighting fires across Los Angeles as the city burns, highlighting the role of crime and homelessness in the area’s deadly wildfires. 

The U.S. Supreme Court late Thursday blocked President-elect Donald Trump's last-ditch attempt to stave off his criminal sentencing, which is set for Friday in New York, 10 days before his inauguration.

With icy temperatures and severe winter weather hitting much of Ohio this week, the State of Ohio is urging residents to take advantage of a program designed to keep homes warm and families safe.

As projected, Highland County set a record for permissive sales tax receipts collected for a fifth consecutive year in 2024, according to a report by county auditor Alex Butler at the Wednesday, Jan. 8 commissioners meeting. His report also included an update on soon-to-be-released tax rates for upcoming property tax bills.

Highland County Economic Development Director Julie Bolender provided a 2024 report on local economic progress during Highland County commissioners’ Jan. 8 meeting.

The Hillsboro Police Department announced Thursday evening that a Hillsboro man has been charged with attempted murder for an alleged knife attack occurring on Northview Drive.

“To the people of Ohio, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate. When I was elected to this office, I promised to never forget where I came from, and I’ve made sure to live by that promise every single day,” said Vice President-elect Vance. 

Ohio lawmakers braved the snow to begin the 136th General Assembly and select new leaders for the House and Senate Monday. As in years past, the likely leaders were decided by the majority caucuses months ago. But unlike the last time lawmakers voted, those earlier decisions actually held.

Jimmy Carter, first former American president to live to 100, was eulogized at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday and will be remembered before a second service and burial back in his Georgia hometown of Plains.

Twenty Republican state attorneys general are expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has been away on a taxpayer-funded trip to Africa as a member of a Biden administration delegation, recently cut the fire department’s budget by $17.6 million. 

Highland County commissioners reorganized Tuesday, Jan. 7, where the 2024 commission president moved to select a new president and Vice President of the board for 2025.