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In The News 27 March 2026

Sardinia Police Department placed on administrative leave

The Sardinia Police Department – five officers and the chief – has been placed on administrative leave, according to the village mayor.

In The News 27 March 2026

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

Ohio regulators have blocked yet another major solar project because of local pushback, even though a significant number of public comments opposing the array appear to be fabricated. It’s the latest blow to solar in a state that defers to local governments on renewable energy, but not on fossil fuels.

Opinions 27 March 2026

America’s $130 trillion blind spot

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury quietly released the federal government’s fiscal year 2025 financial report. Buried in its tables is a number that should dominate our national conversation – but doesn’t: Total federal obligations now stand at $130.12 trillion.

In The News 27 March 2026

Voters want sweeping changes to address government fraud

Voters are concerned about government fraud and want to see lawmakers make sweeping changes, pass new laws and open new investigations to address the longstanding problem at the local, state and federal levels.

In The News 27 March 2026

UPDATED: 2026 Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon nets highest total since 2008

Generous donations from the community led to a near-record high total — and the highest amount in close to two decades — collected at the Hillsboro and Greenfield Rotary Clubs’ annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon Wednesday, March 28, with an unofficial $188,849 raised to benefit the Highland County Society for Children and Adults.

Headlines 27 March 2026

Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of Trustees to hold special meeting March 31

A special board meeting of the Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, March 31 at 200 South St., Leesburg, at 8 p.m.