Hillsboro received a $5 million ARRA subsidy to combine with a $10.2 million low-interest loan totaling $15.2 million to increase the capacity at the wastewater treatment plant and add wastewater flow equalization to eliminate wet weather by-passes to Clear Creek.

ODOT’s safety experts continue to see a number of crashes involving motorists striking state snowplows, often hitting the snowplow from behind. Across the state this winter season, there have at least 49 crashes with ODOT snowplows, including four fatalities. ODOT appeals to motorists to drive with caution and  “Don’t Crowd the Plow.”

ODOT’s safety experts continue to see a number of crashes involving motorists striking state snowplows, often hitting the snowplow from behind. Across the state this winter season, there have at least 49 crashes with ODOT snowplows, including four fatalities. ODOT appeals to motorists to drive with caution and  “Don’t Crowd the Plow.”

Cabin Fever is a presentation of the Appalachian Artisans Guild and SSCC's Art Department. It will be held on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fincastle Campus of Southern State Community College located at 12681 U.S. 62, 1.5 miles north of state Route 32, or 18 miles south of Hillsboro. Admission is free.

William Douglas Horn, 66, of Greenfield, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at his residence.

Shirley J. McMurry, 72, of Greenfield, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at her residence.

Joseph Cameron Newland, 78, of Hillsboro, died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2010 at his home.

As expected, Hillsboro City Council voted to accept a proposed ordinance from the Hillsboro Fire Department that mandates as of Jan. 1, 2010, there will be an annual fire inspection performed on every commercial business and multiple family dwelling in the city of Hillsboro. Council voted to waive the fire department's proposed fees at its Monday meeting.