Pursuant to ORC 3517.04, the Highland County Republican Central Committee will hold their reorganization for the 2026-2028 term on Thursday, May 21.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades made two approvals for Community Development Block Grant projects during their Wednesday, May 13 meeting.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Highland County during their Wednesday, May 13 meeting.

A Midland man was sentenced to five years in prison recently in connection with a Highland County drug case.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of May 11-16 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change.

The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Highland County. All outlined work is weather permitting.

The Southeast District of the OHSAA released the 2026 baseball tournament brackets Sunday afternoon.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades met with representatives from NextEra Energy Resources Wednesday, May 7, ahead of the first planned open house for the company’s proposed Barr Energy Storage project on Mad River Road.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades proclaimed the month of May as Older Americans Month in Highland County during their Wednesday, May 6 meeting.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of May 6, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board added properties to their lists for both state grant programs during their Thursday, April 30 meeting, as they also heard updates on progress made for existing projects.

A Highland County man was arrested Tuesday and is charged federally with sexually exploiting minors from California, Texas and Michigan.

The May 5 primary saw Highland County voters unofficially elect two new Common Pleas Court judges, with current County Court Judge John Judkins chosen for the General Division (felony court) and Denny Kirk elected as Juvenile and Probate Court judge.

The following are unofficial results for the May 5 primary election in Highland County, with 31 of 31 precincts reporting and early/absentee votes reported.