Opinions 21 January 2026

Competition coming for the SAT, ACT, AP, and International Baccalaureate

For far too long, K-12 education has been dominated by monopolies – the public education system, state standardized testing, the SAT and ACT college entrance exams, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate program. The result has been soaring educational costs, declining quality, and a lack of innovation, all to the detriment of students nationwide.
In The News 21 January 2026
Land bank details progress with grant projects, other properties
Members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation kicked off the 2026 calendar year with a meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, where board members and administrators discussed projects in the two state grant program as well as the sale and acquisition of other properties.
Education 21 January 2026
More states now offer school choice programs for families
National School Choice Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-31, is designed to raise awareness about school choice around the country through events with schools and organizations.
Opinions 21 January 2026
One year in, President Trump has restored biological truth
More than anything, President Trump has restored common sense in government, especially when it comes to protecting women and children from harmful ideology.
Opinions 21 January 2026
Building our way out of our housing crisis
Mamdani is duly elected, and it’s his prerogative to destroy the Big Apple’s housing supply as he sees fit. But it would be stupid for the federal government to continue sending housing development grants to the city while Mamdani and Weaver are steering the ship.
In The News 21 January 2026
Congressman Taylor’s broadband bill gains traction in House committee
Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the passage of his Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This bill seeks to expand satellite broadband access for rural communities across Appalachia.
Social 21 January 2026
Altrusa of Highland County celebrates Christmas
Altrusa of Highland County enjoyed an evening of fellowship, games and dinner to celebrate Christmas. 
Headlines 21 January 2026
The 15 richest Americans got 33% richer in 2025 — far outpacing average Ohioans
In yet another sign of exploding inequality, a new data analysis finds that while affordability is an urgent issue for average Ohioans, the richest Americans keep getting richer. A lot richer.
Headlines 21 January 2026
Cincinnati Children’s adding Springboro Pediatrics as primary care option for families in region
Cincinnati Children’s will enhance its primary care options for local patients and families on April 13 with the addition of Springboro Pediatrics, which has enjoyed a working relationship with the health system for many years.
In The News 21 January 2026
Main Street Downtown Greenfield celebrates with ribbon cutting
Main Street Downtown Greenfield, located in Greenfield, celebrated the installation of the Path to Freedom Walking Tour with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends, and members of the community on Jan. 15.
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