On Jan. 4, Leesburg Mayor Rita Smith-Daulton swore in newly elected council member Kenny Worley in the Leesburg Council Room. 

The Highland County Press is recapping some of the top stories from 2023. The following is Part 3 of the series.

The annual organizational meeting and budget hearing of the Fairfield Local Schools Board of Education will take place Monday, Jan. 8 beginning at 5 p.m. The regular monthly meeting will immediately follow.

A Washington Court House man charged with felonious assault and a Seaman woman charged with aggravated theft were among the first indictments handed down by a Highland County grand jury in the 2024 calendar year.

The Highland County Press is recapping some of the top stories from 2023. The following is Part 2 of the series.

Rita J. Smith-Daulton accepted the oath of office as mayor of Leesburg Thursday afternoon (Dec. 28) in a ceremony at the Highland County Courthouse.

The Highland County Press is recapping some of the top stories from 2023. The following is Part 1 of the series.

The following is a report of Fairfield Local High School’s third annual Lions Care Day, written and submitted by FHS students. Photos and information are courtesy of Amanda Martinez, Fairfield High School science teacher and adviser of the Jostens Renaissance Club and Science Club.

The Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of Trustees meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at 200 South St., Leesburg.

The Leesburg Street Committee will meet Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

A Leesburg woman was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated vehicular assault.

This holiday season, step back in time and experience the magic of “A Hometown Christmas” at the historic Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge. This festive, music-filled holiday celebration takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Three people charged with unrelated first-degree felony offenses were among the 19 indictments handed down by a Highland County grand jury in their Tuesday, Dec. 5 session.

The Village of Leesburg has announced a special council meeting to be held Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.

The Highland County Board of Elections posted the official Nov. 7 general election results Tuesday, with two close races still being subject to a recount.