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Oil prices fall as Trump, Iran say Strait of Hormuz is 'fully open'

The Strait of Hormuz is fully opened, Iranian officials and President Donald Trump said Friday, sending oil prices down.
DeWine orders flags lowered in honor of former Ohio House Rep. William Patmon
In honor of the life and service of former Ohio House of Representatives member William ‘Bill’ Patmon, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County as well as at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, April 21, 2026.
City of Hillsboro to receive bids for mowing and maintenance of blighted and nuisance properties
The City of Hillsboro, Ohio, will receive sealed bids for mowing and maintenance of blighted and nuisance properties until 4 p.m. April 30, 2026, at the City of Hillsboro, 130 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
Struggling DHS agencies plead with Congress for funding security
Department of Homeland Security agencies are requesting a total of $63 billion in fiscal year 2027 appropriations from Congress – even as Congress continues to withhold DHS funding for the current fiscal year.
DeWine announces grants for crime reduction strategies
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson this week announced the latest round of funding to support violent crime reduction initiatives throughout Ohio. 
Former Northern Local Schools treasurer pays $89,418.90 in restitution as part of guilty plea 
A former treasurer for Northern Local Schools in Thornville pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony count of theft in office after an investigation determined she used a district credit card for personal purchases.
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School staff honored
At the April Lynchburg-Clay Schools Board of Education meeting, State Board of Education President Paul LaRue recognized the Elementary School staff for obtaining 4.5 stars on the State Report Card and being named Governors Science of Reading Champion based on reading literacy scores.
Southern State announces 5-week fiber optic course to begin in May
Southern State Community College will hold a 5-week Fiber Optic course, designed for individuals of all skill levels, that will equip students with the essential skills needed to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of fiber optics.  
Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education to meet April 20
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
Help us make history at the Rocky Fork Lake 4th of July Parade
As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we’re planning something big – and we need your help to make it unforgettable.
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