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In The News 30 March 2023

Commissioners, Greenfield city manager debate funding for railroad improvement project

After two appointments in the same day with Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin, Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades agreed to honor their commitment to contribute $125,000 in grant match dollars toward Greenfield’s $3.4 million rail line project.

Headlines 30 March 2023

Highland County Board of Elections seeking poll workers for upcoming primary

The Highland County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the May 2 primary election.

Social 30 March 2023

Hillsboro Garden Club kicks off 2023 meeting schedule

The Hillsboro Garden Club held its first meeting of 2023 on March 28 at the Kathryn Zane Granger Floral Hall on the Highland County Fairgrounds.

In The News 29 March 2023

Second Joe Burrow autograph, OSU tickets added to Ernie Blankenship Memorial Radio-Telethon auction

The family of Joe Burrow has donated an autographed framed photo of him in action to Merchants National Bank to be auctioned during the 51st annual Ernie Blankenship Memorial Radio-Telethon.

Social 29 March 2023

Hillsboro Library hosting ‘Career Spotlight’ series

With graduation dates on the horizon, the Hillsboro Library is hoping to help patrons on their career journeys with a special program series.

Social 28 March 2023

Merchants National Bank contributes to Homeless Shelter capital campaign

Merchants National Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to the Highland County Homeless Shelter’s annual capital campaign.

Social 28 March 2023

Country Quilters announce quilt show July 14-15

Country Quilters are planning their annual quilt show, Quilts of Highland County, July 14-15 at Hillsboro High School, U.S. Route 62 South, Hillsboro.

Headlines 28 March 2023

Greenfield woman sentenced in meth trafficking case

A Greenfield woman indicted on 12 counts last year was sentenced to prison recently after pleading guilty to multiple meth trafficking charges.

Social 28 March 2023

Shannon Combs named 2023 Highland County Goat Ambassador

The Highland County Goat Association hosted the 2023 Highland County Goat Ambassador competition on Saturday, March 25 at the Hillsboro First Presbyterian Church.

Headlines 27 March 2023

Waverly man sentenced on 2 charges in Highland County Common Pleas Court

A Waverly man was sentenced to prison recently after pleading guilty to two fourth-degree felony charges in Highland County Common Pleas Court.

In The News 26 March 2023

Commissioners approve PILOT invoice for New Market Solar project

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades voted to issue the first PILOT invoice for the New Market Solar project and met briefly with individuals from three local offices during their Wednesday, March 22 meeting.

Sports 26 March 2023

Highland County commissioners recognize Fairfield Lions boys basketball team

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued a proclamation honoring the Fairfield Lions boys basketball team during the Wednesday, March 22 commission meeting.

Headlines 26 March 2023

Chillicothe man sentenced in 2 Highland County cases

A Chillicothe man currently incarcerated on charges out of Ross County was recently sentenced to prison in connection with two Highland County cases.

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield Lynchburg-Clay Fairfield Whiteoak 26 March 2023

2023 Highland County Softball Preview

Previews for all five Highland County softball teams.

Social 26 March 2023

Highland Harvesters start project demonstrations

On March 19 the Highland Harvesters 4-H club held their final March meeting. At this meeting, members were able to do a demonstration on something they enjoy or something related to a project they are taking this year.

Headlines 26 March 2023

Ohio fire departments get funding boost for essential equipment

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2023 Fire Department Equipment Grants, which includes 154 fire departments in 70 counties throughout the state totaling $1,374,761.07.