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Chemical threats nearby? Trump’s EPA doesn’t want you to know

Raschelle Grandison had just walked out her front door to grab something from her car on a chilly March morning in 2019 when she stopped dead in her tracks.
Candidates begin race for Ohio Treasurer, with unclaimed funds as hot topic
The race to become the newest state treasurer for Ohio comes down to financial experience, and growing the state’s coffers through smart investments, according to the candidates in the race.
2025 Highland County Baseball/Softball Scoreboard
The following are Highland County high school baseball and softball results for the 2025 season. All scores compiled by The Highland County Press.
Whiteoak head coach Chris Veidt earns 500th career win; Wildcats defeat St. Joseph

When Whiteoak head coach Chris Veidt was enshrined into the Ohio Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2024, he had achiev

County's April permissive sales increases 7.3 percent
Highland County Auditor Alex Butler continued to provide positive news to Highland County Commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades at their Tuesday, April 21 board meeting.
Four Fairfield FFA members participated in the State Floriculture Contest
Four Fairfield FFA members participated in the State Floriculture Contest at Pickaway County Fairgrounds. 
Governor DeWine announces $7.3 million to support demolition projects in 32 counties  
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced $7.3 million in grants to help 32 counties tear down unsafe, blighted buildings and prepare those sites for new opportunities. 
Revolutionary War Soldiers Series: Remembering Stephen D. Ogden
Stephen D. Ogden was born Sept. 13, 1756 in Morris County, New Jersey. He died Oct. 17, 1841 in Highland County, Ohio. The gravesite is not known.
Tippy, Chapter 16
We stayed on Route 50, which was our objective. We went through several small towns and then came to a larger one. I glimpsed at the sign – Owensville – even though it was dark and still raining. The chicken jumped aboard to give her wings a rest.
Batavia Post investigating two-vehicle fatal crash
The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles on Old State Route 32 Road at Zagar Road.
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