At the edge of Appalachia, on a site where crews have worked for decades on nuclear waste remediation, the Trump administration aims to build the largest power plant and data center in the country.

With the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, this year’s class of drafted rookies will soon begin life in the NFL. A total of 240 high schools contributed to the 257 players selected in the seven rounds of the April 23-25 Draft.

The team consisting of Lynchburg-Clay FFA members Wyatt Osborn, Elam Faust, Gage Thompson, & Ashton Bain went into the finals of the General Livestock Judging Contest in second place and came out nine points ahead in the No. 1 spot.

The Highland County Community Fund (HCCF), with support from its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of Highland County.

Amid a nationwide rise in online sports betting among high school students, the NFHS has launched a free course to educate coaches, administrators, student-athletes and parents about the risks associated with these gambling products.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns and playoff regions for 2026 football season.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard updates on several local projects, including proposed battery storage facilities and airport upgrades, and discussed insurance with providers at their Wednesday, April 29 meeting.

Honda recognized 56 North American suppliers during its annual Honda Supplier Conference in Columbus, Ohio, with awards for outstanding performance in supplying the company with parts and materials in 2025. Thirty-seven suppliers were honored for supporting Honda with parts and materials for mass production and 19 suppliers for supplying service parts that serve the needs of customers after they purchase a Honda or Acura product.

Harold Schmidt of the Greenfield Historical Society was the program speaker at a recent Highland County University Women meeting.