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In The News 6 April 2026

Community to celebrate marking of Wickerham Inn and West Union’s Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church on Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

Adams County’s Underground Railroad story continues to come into sharper focus this spring. On Saturday, April 18, two additional sites – the Wickerham Inn and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of West Union – will be formally added to the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, with public marker dedication ceremonies held at both locations.
Opinions Christine Tailer 6 April 2026
Daffodils
She loved them, and yellow was her favorite color. Every spring she would decorate her wide brimmed straw hat with newly cut daffodils. She'd carefully sew them on so the thread was hidden.
Social 6 April 2026
Revolutionary War Soldiers Series: Remembering William Manker
William Manker was born Jan. 7, 1765 in Maryland about 30 miles from Baltimore. He was drafted for the Virginia militia in October 1781 while living in Berkley County, Va. 
Education 6 April 2026
Hillsboro Elementary pupil wins RPHF Solid Waste District billboard contest
Aaliyah Conway, a fifth-grader at Hillsboro Elementary in Mrs. Boysel's class, is the winner of the Ross-Pickaway-Highland-Fayette Solid Waste District billboard contest.
Opinions Dr. Andy Bowman 6 April 2026
When you always want your own way
You want your way. And that is normal. But getting others to want to do what you are asking? Sometimes that’s just not very easy. Forcing them usually doesn’t make you a winner. 
Sports 6 April 2026
'The one constant through all the years has been baseball'
With the Reds playing good baseball currently, having a son who already loves to hit off the tee at 1 year old, and being grateful for everything God has blessed me with in life – it just felt right to discuss the importance of baseball.  
In The News 6 April 2026
Altrusa Highland County continues to focus on improving literacy
Altrusa International of Highland County continues to focus on improving and supporting literacy with students in Highland County. 
In The News 6 April 2026
Highland County Sheriff’s Report
These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
In The News 6 April 2026
Ohio State investigating Epstein payments to gynecologist
An Ohio State spokesman last week confirmed that the university is investigating an arrangement 20 years ago in which sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein paid a prominent gynecologist $100,000 a year.
Opinions 6 April 2026
If Washington wants lower gas prices, it should get out of the way
In Alaska, one of our nation's most energy-rich regions, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is foolishly disrupting companies that support oil and gas production. Recent actions targeting Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are interfering with contracts essential to energy development in the region.
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