Headlines 13 August 2026

OVI sobriety checkpoint planned tonight in Butler County

The Hamilton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Butler County OVI Task Force and Middletown Police Department, announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held tonight from 9-11 p.m. on state Route 122 (Roosevelt Boulevard) in Butler County.
In The News 13 August 2026
Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will be stepping down as the president’s top spokeswoman at the end of the month.
In The News 13 August 2026
Team Rubicon USA will be in Highland County Aug. 13
Team Rubicon USA will be in Highland County Thursday, Aug. 13, conducting damage assessments in the area. 
Sports 13 August 2026
High school track and field rules changes address reducing risk of injury in throwing events
Two revisions in field events rules focused on reducing risk of injury highlight changes in high school track and field rules for the 2027 outdoor season.
Sports 13 August 2026
FBS Oversight Committee recommends changes to the off-campus recruiting model
The NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee recently recommended adjustments to the FBS recruiting model as part of its holistic FBS Calendar review.
Headlines 13 August 2026
Ohio renters need to earn at least $23.82 an hour to afford two-bedroom rental, new report shows
A full-time Ohio worker needs to be making at least $23.82 an hour to be able to afford a “modest” two-bedroom apartment, according to a new report released last month.
Headlines 13 August 2026
Peebles man sentenced in Highland County failure to comply case
A Peebles man was sentenced to 18 months in prison recently after pleading guilty to failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer.
Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 13 August 2026
Indians 5th, Tigers 6th in first 2 FAC boys golf events of ‘26

The Hillsboro Indians and McClain Tigers boys golf teams competed in the Frontier Athletic Conference No. 1 and No.

In The News 13 August 2026
Governor DeWine tours storm damage in Franklin, Perry, Muskingum counties
On Wednesday afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited displaced residents and toured areas impacted by Tuesday's severe weather in Perry and Muskingum counties.
Sports Hillsboro 13 August 2026
Lady Indians tennis wins 4-1 against Chillicothe

Playing at the Cavalier Athletic Center on Tuesday (Aug.

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