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Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
HCNJFA District Board to meet July 21
he Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 at 200 South St., Leesburg. 
Michigan's U.S. Senate primary heats up as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds lead
The outcome of Michigan's Senate race will play a role in determining which party controls the 120th Congress.
Ohio Supreme Court: Homeowner can seek restitution by appealing foreclosure
A borrower who attempts but fails to stop a property foreclosure can seek restitution after the property has been sold, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled this week.
The cost of politics showing up on your electric bill
Policies matter; and the Obama Clean Power Plan, Biden-Harris Clean Energy Plan, RGGI, PACER, and PRESS are what regulatory uncertainty looks like in the real world. Developers do not commit billions of dollars to projects that may take five to 10 years to produce revenue if the federal and state governments are threatening to impose new carbon taxes on the power those plants will generate.
OEPA issues statewide air quality advisory
Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to adversely impact air quality.
Commissioners issue National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week proclamation
Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades recognized local probation officers with a National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week proclamation during their Wednesday, July 15 meeting.
Tressel set to be enshrined in Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor
National Championship-winning coach Jim Tressel is set to be enshrined on the C-Deck Ring of Honor at Ohio Stadium when the Buckeyes host Ball State in their season opener on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 12:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on BTN.
'250 years in the making'
As Highland County is set for this weekend's America 250 Celebration, Hillsboro City Auditor Dawson Barreras has shared a video with The Highland County Press and our readers at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqgBPMF9ZGc.
Highland County Historical Society Hall of Fame inductee Leslie Ramsey: A familiar voice — and a familiar face
Leslie Ann Ludwick Ramsey is a lifelong Highland County resident whose familiar voice — and familiar face — has been woven into the fabric of the community for decades. Through her work in broadcasting and countless volunteer efforts, Leslie has become one of the county's most recognizable and respected public servants.
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