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In The News 9 February 2026

Plans progressing for 54th annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon

Planning is underway for the 54th annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon conducted by the Hillsboro and Greenfield Rotary Clubs for the benefit of the Highland County Society for Children and Adults. The Hillsboro Rotary Club broadcast will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hillsboro Orpheum. This year’s host bank will be NCB and its employees.
Sports 9 February 2026
Matt’s Take: It is officially baseball season
At last, football season has ended and I couldn’t be more thrilled, as the Bengals had a very poor season. It’s Reds baseball time, and I am thrilled to see how this roster pans out leading into March.  
Opinions 9 February 2026
America’s next frontier is building pro-innovation framework for digital assets
With old, obstructionist politicians out of the way, it’s time for Congress to do its job: to pass market-structure legislation that provides clarity, stability, and vision for digital assets. We’ve done this before with electricity, aviation, and the internet.
Opinions 9 February 2026
Why is there so much lying in politics?
Lying in politics has changed. Politicians used to lie in hopes of getting away with it. Now they don’t care. If you throw enough mud on the windshield, some of it will stick.
In The News 9 February 2026
Ohio Democrats offer slate of bills reining in data centers
Ohio Senate Democrats have introduced a raft of legislation aimed at reining in data centers. The bills would eliminate tax breaks, require developers cover infrastructure costs and impose greater oversight for data center projects.
In The News 9 February 2026
Greenfield Police Report
These incidents have been reported by the GPD.
In The News 9 February 2026
Highland County Sheriff's Report
These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
Social 8 February 2026
Revolutionary War Soldiers Series: Remembering George Spickard
George Spickard was born 1757 in Virginia. He enlisted in Capt. Richard Campbell’s Co. 8th Virginia Regiment in 1776. He served until Feb. 9, 1781 and was discharged at Valley Forge. He was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. 
Sports Hillsboro Greenfield Lynchburg-Clay Fairfield Whiteoak 8 February 2026
2026 Highland County girls basketball tournament pairings released
The Southeast District of the OHSAA announced Sunday afternoon the 2026 tournament brackets for girls basketball teams.
Education 8 February 2026
Teens test their constitutional knowledge at Ohio Statehouse
Findlay High School students captured first place in the We the People state competition and will represent Ohio at the national competition. Testing their knowledge of the U.S. and Ohio constitutions, high school students from across the state recently competed in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution state competition at the Ohio Statehouse.
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