Sandy Free of Frankfort was recognized for 40 years of volunteer service to the Ohio 4-H program at the Ohio 4-H Conference Saturday, March 21 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

With hours left before the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was set to expire, President Donald Trump has extended it, citing a “seriously fractured” Iranian government.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, resigned from Congress Tuesday minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that would have decided sanctions against her.

The Highland County Historical Society is accepting applications for the 2026 induction into the Hall of Fame. The Highland County Hall of Fame recognizes citizens or natives of Highland County who have made invaluable contributions to the County or to the world beyond.

On April 21, at approximately 3:50 a.m., the Lebanon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was dispatched to a reckless vehicle, later identified as a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, traveling south on state Route 48. Shortly thereafter, at approximately 3:52 a.m., the Chevrolet Suburban was involved in a three-vehicle serious injury crash. 

Nearly 90 degree programs have been identified to be cut at Ohio’s public universities since Senate Bill 1 was signed into law a little over a year ago.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of April 21, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

On March 23, the Bowling Green State University athletic department and BGSU Baseball program announced the induction of five former baseball student-athletes into the Cast of Honor, which celebrates the most distinguished players in program history at event sites. The BGSU Cast of Honor is an evolution of the practice of retiring numbers. It is a formal recognition in competitive venues of the best-of-the-best in a particular sport.

Democratic lawmakers in the Ohio House are introducing several affordability bills in an attempt to lower the state’s cost of living.