Opinions 15 April 2026

America’s westward expansion: the growth years

By the late 19th century, western expansion had played a role in bringing both outstanding economic growth and horrible tragedies to America. Territories added to the Union between 1803 and 1867 supplied enormous amounts of gold, silver, industrial ores, timber, petroleum, natural gas, incredibly rich farmland and other resources which fueled America’s rise to the top rank of nations.
Education 15 April 2026
SSCC Theatre presents ‘Noises Off,’ free for one night only April 18
By popular demand, SSCC Theatre will present Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off,” on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.
Headlines 15 April 2026
Ohio congressman introduces bill requiring data centers to pay their own way
Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman has filed national legislation to ensure data centers pay for their impact on the power grid. 
Opinions 15 April 2026
Survey: Most U.S. voters hold government fraud responsible for high cost of living
Concurrent with the Trump administration’s War on Fraud, a survey shows that most American voters believe government fraud is responsible for the nation’s high cost of living, with one expert saying that fraud is the “invisible tax.”
In The News 15 April 2026
Thousands of troops aiding Iranian blockade as more ships head to U.S.
The U.S. may return to the negotiating table with Iran soon, as thousands of American service members assist in the blockade of Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command said over 10,000 sailors, Marines and airmen are taking part in the operation to blockade ships entering and departing ports in the Islamic Republic.
Social 15 April 2026
New Generation MyCare Program Part 2: What does it mean for me? 
This Fully Integrated, Dually Eligible, Special Needs Plan or “FIDE-SNP,” is currently rolling out in counties across the state and will eventually be available in all 88 counties in Ohio. But what does this really mean for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid plans? 
In The News 15 April 2026
Highland County Sheriff's Report
These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
Opinions Rory Ryan 15 April 2026
Odds and ends: Whataboutisms, judges, and Pope v. Trump
As I've long written in four decades of newspaper work: All politics would be a lot cleaner if each party would police its own house. If that were to ever happen – instead of each party playing whataboutism – we'd have better public servants. For some reason, it reminds me of the Ohio General Assembly Code of Ethics.
Social 14 April 2026
Altrusa of Highland County replaces Little Free Library

 

Altrusa of Highland County recently replaced the Little Free Library (LFL) in uptown Hillsboro. 

In The News 14 April 2026
 Hillsboro Community Improvement Corporation to meet April 28
The Hillsboro Community Improvement Corporation hereby gives notice that it will hold a special meeting on April 28 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, 130 N. High Street, Hillsboro.
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