In The News 17 December 2009

KNO B4 U GO: ODOT Winter Warnings are now on Twitter

When winter weather hits Ohio's highways, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) wants drivers to "know before the
Sports 17 December 2009
SSCC gains 35-point win over World Harvest
The Southern State Lady Patriots gained another victory this week as they defeated World Harvest 80-45.
In The News 17 December 2009
Strickland Releases Statement on Bipartisan Education Budget Compromise
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement after achieving a bipartisan agreement on H.B.
In The News 17 December 2009
Former church secretary faces charges
On December 17, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Nancy M. Williams, 55, Greenfield, was arrested on an indictment from the Highland County Grand Jury for grand theft and tampering with records.  The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Greenfield Police Department and Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and alleges the embezzlement of over $40,000 from St. Benignus Catholic Church, 218 S. Second St., Greenfield, where Williams worked as church secretary from 2004-2009.  Williams was taken to the Highland County Justice Center in lieu of bond and will appear for arraignment in Highland County Common Pleas Court, Hillsboro. 
On December 17, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Nancy M. Williams, 55, Greenfield, was arrested on an indictment from the Highland County Grand Jury for grand theft and tampering with records.  The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Greenfield Police Department and Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and alleges the embezzlement of over $40,000 from St. Benignus Catholic Church, 218 S. Second St., Greenfield, where Williams worked as church secretary from 2004-2009.  Williams was taken to the Highland County Justice Center in lieu of bond and will appear for arraignment in Highland County Common Pleas Court, Hillsboro.
Social 17 December 2009
Books donated to Hillsboro library
Shadow Roosa, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, donated several books on the American Civil War to the Highland County District Library.  The Sons of Confederate Veterans is the oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers.  Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.  For information on the local chapter, call 937-402-8273.
In The News 17 December 2009
Two arrested after robbery, car chase
On December 16, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. the Greenfield Police Department received a report that a green and silver 1997 Ford F-150 pickup truck had been stolen from the parking lot behind the Greenfield VFW Hall, 214 Jefferson St.  The keys had been left in the vehicle according to the owner.
In The News 17 December 2009
Merchants National Bank employees donate to Greenfield Food Pantry
Pictured are Lisa Grismley, Barbie Sims, Kim Oiler and Tiffany Penwell of Merchants National Bank in Greenfield, as they
In The News 17 December 2009
ODJFS urges Congress to take action to help unemployed Ohioans
Unless Congress acts in the coming days, tens of thousands of unemployed Ohioans will begin losing unemployment benefits each week, starting the week of Christmas and increasing week by week. An extension by Congress of the deadlines for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program will ensure that Ohioans continue to receive these benefits uninterrupted.
In The News 17 December 2009
Highland County/ OSU Extension eyes major budget reductions
In a letter dated Dec. 16 to Dr. Keith Smith, OSU Extension director, Brooker said, “It is with great concern that we write this letter regarding OSU Extension in our counties. The counties have supplied housing and paid for OSU Extension salaries for years. No input into the employee practices has ever been afforded to the supporting counties. Now, OSU Extension administration is asking for the counties to support OSU Extension at a level that we cannot afford..."
Headlines 17 December 2009
CMH Board of Trustees Makes Historic Recommendation, Asset Purchase of Hospital
At its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16, the CMH Board of Trustees made the recommendation to move forward with an asset purchase (acquisition) of CMH Regional Health System.
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