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Auditor suggests major cuts in Scioto County spending

Scioto County has been directed to cut $1.4 million in spending, in a recommendation by the Ohio State Auditor's Office. Auditor Mary Taylor's office suggested the spending decreases May 13 to the Scioto County Board of Commissioners. Scioto County is the only Ohio county placed in a fiscal emergency by the state.
'Man Woman Flower' comes to SSCC June 2
Each character sees the painting from their own perspective, whether they are Ben and Nancy, a struggling couple (played by Reid Lyle and Jessica Morris) or an angered evangelist (Benjamin Gullett). On the outside, looking in, a sensitive young artist (Paul Davis) sits at the edge of each scene, watching as the museum guests become humorous sketches themselves.
HPD investigates breaking and entering at schools, Scott House
The Hillsboro Police Department is investigating two breaking-and-entering calls from Tuesday, May 18. The department said someone had broken into the Hillsboro City Schools building at 338 W. Main St., the Scott House and the Alternative School.
Planning commission considers fair board campsite request
The Hillsboro Planning Commission heard from the Highland County Fair Board regarding a request to allow camping in an area near the fair grounds.
McClain grad Stephanie Pearce Burke wins primary race for Kentucky judgeship
Louisville attorney Stephanie Pearce Burke, a Greenfield native, and Mason Trenaman, an appointed district judge, have won the Jefferson District Court primary race in Kentucky Tuesday night to move on to the November general election, according to The Louisville Courier-Journal.
Greenfield schools votes to waive instructional fees

For the second year in a row, the Greenfield Exempted Village Schools Board of Education voted to waive student instructional fees.


Board of elections certifies primary votes
There will be no changes to the results of the primary election, according to the Highland County Board of Elections, following the official count and  certification of the final count for the May 4 primary election.
Tara Swift opens Paul Mitchell Salon in Hillsboro
Tara Swift and her team at Paul Mitchell, A Focus Salon, are open for business at 103 South West St., in Hillsboro. Their first day of business was Tuesday, May 18. Swift, who is a hair dresser as well as the business owner, invites anyone in need of a haircut, new hairstyle, pedicure or interested in professional styling tools, to stop by. Swift and her staff, which includes hair dresser Kristi Waters, nail technician Beth Coleman, and hair dresser Tiffany Shaw, offer the only Paul Mitchell salon service in the county.
Tara Swift opens Paul Mitchell Salon in Hillsboro
Tara Swift and her team at Paul Mitchell, A Focus Salon, are open for business at 103 South West St., in Hillsboro. Their first day of business was Tuesday, May 18. Swift, who is a hair dresser as well as the business owner, invites anyone in need of a haircut, new hairstyle, pedicure or interested in professional styling tools, to stop by. Swift and her staff, which includes hair dresser Kristi Waters, nail technician Beth Coleman, and hair dresser Tiffany Shaw, offer the only Paul Mitchell salon service in the county.
14 Highland County players earn All-SCOL honors
The 2010 All-South Central Ohio League baseball and softball teams were announced with 14 Highland County players earning league honors.
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