Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed to The Center Square Friday.

Hillsboro High School crowned the 2026 homecoming court Friday, Oct. 16 before the Indians’ varsity football game against Chillicothe.

The NCAA on Friday sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in federal court after the governor issued an executive order earlier this week giving Ohio colleges and universities the option to expand the eligibility options for some student-athletes.

Since the introduction of party primaries at the beginning of the 20th century, they have formed the foundation of our election system. If a candidate can’t make it through a primary electorate, there is only the slightest of chances that she will end up holding elected office.

I would like both parties to put forth candidates so outstanding that we would have trouble choosing. Since they don’t, I encourage you to do your homework and avoid the candidates who are not looking out for the United States. We owe it to our children.

In the latest legal action taken by the Highland County Board of Commissioners against the prospective developers of the Marriott Hotel project in Hillsboro, the county has a filed a complaint for foreclosure on all three parcels involved, as discussed at the Thursday, Oct. 15 Hillsboro City Council meeting.

A regular board meeting of the Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 200 South St., Leesburg at 7 p.m.