Opinions 30 January 2026

'Slipped the surly bonds of Earth;' Reagan’s Challenger address

The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and “slipped the surly bonds of earth’’ to “touch the face of God.’’ – President Ronald Reagan
In The News 30 January 2026
Ohio Department of Agriculture expands box tree moth quarantine
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is expanding the Box Tree Moth (BTM) quarantine zone to stop the spread of the invasive insect.
Opinions 30 January 2026
Celebrating National School Choice Week
This week, we celebrate National School Choice Week. As a senator, common-sense education policy is a top priority.
Education 30 January 2026
Heidelberg University announces fall semester Dean's List
Heidelberg University has announced the names of 382 students who have earned academic recognition on the fall semester dean's list.
Social 30 January 2026
VFW Post 9094 fish fry Feb. 7 
VFW Post 9094 will host a fish fry Saturday, Feb. 7 from 4:30-7 p.m.
In The News 30 January 2026
Sen. Paul introduces legislation to halt welfare funding for non-citizens
With billions of American taxpayer dollars on the line, and funding for over a dozen welfare benefits for refugees set to continue, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is taking a stand.
Social 30 January 2026
SOCOG to meet Feb. 6
The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the SOCOG office located at 167 West Main Street in Chillicothe. For more information, call 740-775-5030.
In The News 30 January 2026
Hillsboro Police Report
These incidents have been reported by the HPD.
In The News 30 January 2026
Highland County Sheriff's Report
These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
In The News 30 January 2026
Trump Cabinet meeting: New Fed chair, coal saving lives, Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump held a shorter-than-usual Cabinet meeting Thursday, the first of the new year, and these are some of the highlights that were shared. 
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