Just following last weekend's dose of winter weather, another storm has moved into the area, and Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9 crews are at it again. A steady snowfall since approximately 1 a.m. has left routes throughout the area snow covered, and ODOT District 9 crews have been plowing and treating the state highway system since the storm began.

Area students returned to the classroom on Monday, but not for long. A snowstorm that arrived a few hours earlier than anticipated has caused numerous school closings, including Hillsboro City Schools, Bright Local Schools, Highland County Christian School, Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Southern State Community College, Adams County/Ohio Valley Schools and others.

After suffering a heartbreaking loss last Thursday against Miami Trace for the South Central Ohio League title, the McClain Lady Tigers put that behind them Monday night at McClain High School as they defeated a tough North Adams Lady Green Devils team by a score of 60-54.

After suffering a heartbreaking loss last Thursday against Miami Trace for the South Central Ohio League title, the McClain Lady Tigers put that behind them Monday night at McClain High School as they defeated a tough North Adams Lady Green Devils team by a score of 60-54.

A fourth quarter domination by the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs put them in position to gain at least a share of the Southern Hills League Division I title, as they used tough defense and scored on open opportunities to defeat the Ripley Lady Blue Jays 45-33 Monday night at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

A fourth quarter domination by the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs put them in position to gain at least a share of the Southern Hills League Division I title, as they used tough defense and scored on open opportunities to defeat the Ripley Lady Blue Jays 45-33 Monday night at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

The Southern State Lady Patriots defended their home court Sunday afternoon as they defeated Wright State-Lake 69-61 at the Patriot Center in Hillsboro.

Congratulations to cheapseats (Chet Gregory) for being this week's Highland County Tipoff winner.

Marine Corps Pvt. Joshua S. Thomas, son of Phyllis and Paul Kneipp of Hillsboro, Ohio, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.