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Early prenatal care declines across US, reversing years of progress

Nearly a quarter of pregnant women aren’t getting prenatal care in the early stages of pregnancy, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New law aims to protect Ohio homeowners from misleading, predatory real estate offers
New measures are now in place to help protect consumers, especially older Ohioans, from misleading or potentially predatory offers on their property. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is spotlighting important changes resulting from Senate Bill 155, which was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on Dec. 1 and took effect March 2.
OhioSE celebrates regional success at annual meeting
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) held its annual meeting Tuesday, March 3 in Chillicothe, sharing the impact made across Southeast Ohio in 2025 and celebrating the accomplishments of local economic development partners and regional businesses.
Increased mental health demands extend to Ohio medical professionals
Ohio’s mental health landscape is consistently seeing increases in demand, including among medical professionals like nurses and physicians, who are asking for more help.
AG Yost sues ‘sham’ animal rescue nonprofit accused of misusing donations
The lawsuit asserts that Dogs to the Rescue operated as a sham charity in Knox and Scioto counties, deceiving donors by falsely claiming that 100% of contributions would be used to find permanent homes for dogs.
ICE Houston agents arrest more than 400 child sex offenders in one year
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Houston area have arrested more than 400 criminal illegal foreign nationals in the first year of the Trump administration 2.0.
We must invest in civics for America’s 250th
As we celebrate America’s 250th, let’s all do our part to educate ourselves and the young people in our lives about the ideas that animate our country and fill our lives with opportunity. Let’s make civics the cause of the year.
Patricia Jean Free
Patricia Jean “Trit” Free, 76, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday March 8, 2026. 
James L. Williams
James L. "Jim" Williams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and esteemed member of the Hillsboro community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2026 at the age of 79. 
Hillsboro FFA attends Ag Communications CDE Contest
On Feb. 14, four Hillsboro FFA Students attended the Ag Communications CDE Contest at The Ohio State University in Columbus. 
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