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'Ridiculous:' Republicans reject Dems' 10 demands for DHS reforms

“The Democrats’ proposal is ridiculous because it would stop our ability to deport illegal immigrant criminals who present a danger to America,” U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Thursday. “They are not serious about working to reform the immigration system or ICE […] I had hoped we would debate and find a solution. But it looks like we’re just going to debate.”
Wilmington College announces December 2025 graduates
Wilmington College announces those students who completed their studies by earning Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degrees following the 2025 Fall Semester. They are eligible to participate in the College's 150th annual Commencement on May 9.
National Weather Service issues new winter weather advisory for Highland County
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Highland and surrounding counties from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
Ohio Justice & Policy Center calls for accountability for ICE
The Ohio Justice & Policy Center (OJPC) has called on federal lawmakers to pass a change to the Civil Rights Act that would provide accountability for federal law enforcement such as ICE officers.
Ohio Republican US Sen. Jon Husted speaks against abortion pill during Senate hearing
During a recent U.S. Senate committee hearing, Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted spoke against the abortion pill, a target of the Trump administration as well as legislation at the Ohio Statehouse.
Paints announce 2026 coaching staff
The Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, announce their coaching staff for the upcoming season, which begins May 26. Colin Clark will serve as the club's field manager along with assistant coaches Jeff Noble and Spencer Crane.
Fairfield students highlight middle school career readiness at Ohio ACTE Student Showcase

Fairfield Local Schools was proudly represented this week at the Ohio ACTE Student Showcase as students Kaylee Hurless-Miller and Emerson Zink presented at the Ohio Statehouse. Standing in front of educators and leaders from across the state, the two shared why career readiness should begin in middle school and how Fairfield is making that happen.
Reps. Taylor and Miller introduce bill to defend rural hospital benefits
Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01) today introduced the Defend Rural Health Act, which will protect the integrity of federal rural health benefits by eliminating the “dually classified” loophole that has allowed urban hospitals to double dip into benefits designed for rural hospitals. 
2025 Highland County Common Pleas Court annual report released
This is the 18th annual report prepared by Judge Rocky A. Coss to inform the public of the operations of the Court during the past year and to compare the case filings and activities of the Court to past years. It covers activities of both the general and domestic relations divisions.
Wanda Marie Greene
Wanda Marie Greene, 86, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
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