President Donald Trump's goals for the Department of Government Efficiency remain even as leader Elon Musk prepares to spend less time on government matters and more time with electric vehicle maker Tesla.

Recent individual and school honors were discussed at the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education’s Monday, April 21 meeting, as the meeting also included numerous employment approvals.

On April 19 at 2:47 p.m., the Clermont County Communications Center received a 911 call from a property owner in the 1500 block of Barger Road, Washington Township. The caller reported that she had given a neighbor permission to search for mushrooms on her land, during which he discovered several bones which appeared to be human remains.

Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the United States Automobile Consumer Assistance and Relief Act (USA CAR Act), which would allow Americans to deduct auto loan interest from their taxes if they buy a vehicle that was made in America.

Members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board received updates on the progress of properties being cleaned up with state grant funding during their Thursday, April 17 meeting.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a press conference at Hopewell Elementary School in Dublin to lay out plans for the statewide expansion of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS).

Ohio EPA is awarding more than $2.7 million to 116 public water systems in 58 counties to protect and improve drinking water.

Findings for recovery totaling $4,333.43 were issued this week against Village of Octa employees and officials over late fees and improper compensation.

Stocks rebounded Tuesday and Wednesday as the White House and President Donald Trump touted progress on trade deals amid a 90-day pause on the president's slate of reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations. 

The 74th annual National Day of Prayer observance will take place in Greenfield on Thursday, May 1 at a new time and location.  

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to put his stamp on the U.S. State Department through an overhaul of the department responsible for the country's foreign relations.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal have ruled a storage facility fire in Clinton County as arson and are now seeking tips from the public to identify those responsible.

The rig count has dropped under the Trump administration, with the biggest losses reported in Texas, the oil and natural gas capital of the U.S.

Tim Frump will be the keynote speaker for the 100th Fairfield Alumni Banquet and Meeting on May 10.

Beginning May 1, applications will be accepted for Ohio Farm Bureau’s Growing Tomorrow Grant, created to help inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs.