McClain senior K.C. Foster recently concluded her high school wrestling career on the highest stage, making school history en route to an eighth-place finish at the OHSAA State Tournament at Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center March 13-15.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued a proclamation in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month at their Wednesday, April 1 meeting.

Rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians was named the American League Player of the Week, and rookie infielder Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds was named the National League Player of the Week, for the first week of the season. The announcements were made this week on MLB Network.

A new Ohio bill seeks to regulate some of the companies who provide online resources for the state’s public schools and libraries. Republican lawmakers leading the bill claim “inappropriate” content has been leaking through.

Technology infrastructure giant Vertiv has announced a $50 million investment that promises to bring 730 jobs to Westerville and Ironton, a move being celebrated by Gov. Mike DeWine.

This Easter season, I will reflect on how prayer and faith guided Congressman Sarpalius throughout his life. I will also pray for those communities that during times of darkness maintain their faith. Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Greenfield Historical Society will have a special Sunday Dinner to benefit the Shiloh Baptist Church restoration.  

The Arc of Appalachia is offering a wildflower pilgrimage April 17-19 at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary in Bainbridge. 

I was 22 years old the last time we sent humans to the moon. I got all warm and fuzzy Wednesday evening watching Artemis II blast off. Even though these astronauts are only circling the moon, to again have humans in its vicinity is something.