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| High-speed chase allegedly occurred before gun incident |
It turns out that a South Salem man who allegedly pulled a gun on law enforcement officers early Saturday morning in Hillsboro was allegedly involved in a high-speed chase earlier in the evening that originated in Sabina.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Woman sentenced for stealing from baseball team |
A Leesburg woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling money from a youth baseball team was sentenced to three years of community control Wednesday in Highland County Common Pleas Court.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| EPA orders area woman to pay $500 for burning violations |
A New Vienna woman has been ordered to pay $500 to settle numerous open-burning violations, according to the Ohio EPA.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| L-Clay maintains excellent
rating |
Lynchburg-Clay schools maintained an "excellent" designation from the Ohio Department of Education for the 2009-10 school year, according to district report cards released by the ODE.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Four more enshrined in Women's Hall of Fame |
Hundreds gathered in the Patriot Center at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro Tuesday to honor the four newest members of the Highland County Women's Hall of Fame.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Fair will have free admission
day again this year |
Highland County Agricultural Society President Dave Stratton said he understands why attendance and gate receipts are down 25 to 30 percent at county fairs statewide this year.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Farrah's Fans planning benefit for Landess |
The life of Hillsboro resident Farrah Landess is described by friends as nothing short of a miracle.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| 'Godspeed, Lt. Reffitt' |
As members of the community lined the streets and lights blinked across a vast procession of law enforcement vehicles, the flag-draped casket of Lt. Randy O. Reffitt was taken to the Hillsboro Cemetery on Tuesday for a final farewell.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Court finds that Blaine
violated terms of bond |
One month before he is scheduled to be sentenced for embezzling thousands of dollars from his church, Greenfield pastor James Blaine was found guilty of a technical violation of his bond in Highland County Common Pleas Court Monday.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Man charged with trying to pull gun on officers |
A South Salem man who allegedly fled from law enforcement officers twice before he attempted to pull a gun on them during a struggle was ordered to be held on $150,000 bond Monday in Hillsboro Municipal Court.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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| 10-year-old hoping to save 4-H program |
It all seemed pretty simple to 10-year-old Sarah Young after seeing a lamb sell for $45,000 at the Ohio State Fair.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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| A growing problem? |
Authorities have found more than 40,000 pot plants in Ohio this month - almost as many as officials uncovered in the state in all of last year.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Local GOP gathers for annual picnic |
The Highland County Republican Party held its picnic Sunday evening at VFW Post 9094 in Hillsboro.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Help the Hungry event feeds hundreds of families |
Summing up his message to hundreds of families Saturday evening as part of the Help the Hungry event at Liberty Park, New Life Church and Ministries Pastor Bill Bowman said, "The good news is the bad news is wrong."
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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| 'He's going to become our poster child' |
It was one of those moments of inspiration that is forever etched in your memory.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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| County declares Tuesday to
be day of mourning for Reffitt |
In honor of a "highly respected law enforcement officer and devoted family man," the Highland County Board of Commissioners encouraged the public to observe a countywide day of mourning for the late Lt. Randy Reffitt.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Ghost stories |
Tales of legendary figures from the past came alive Thursday in the Hillsboro Cemetery during the inaugural Highland County Historical Society Ghost Walk.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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| More than 2,000 marijuana plants discovered |
Charges are pending against multiple individuals throughout Highland County after more than 2,000 marijuana plants were discovered in the county during a concentrated marijuana eradication effort conducted by law enforcement this week.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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| First Highland County Baby Olympic Games held |
Following an opening ceremony that included the national anthem and the passing of "torches," Highland County Early Head Start held its first Baby Olympics Friday.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Hall of Fame banquet being moved to Patriot Center |
The 30th annual Highland County Women's Hall of Fame recognition dinner has been moved from the Southern State Community College atrium to the Patriot Center at the same campus in Hillsboro.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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| 'His legacy will live on' |
Saying that "His legacy will live on forever," the Highland County Sheriff's Office, area law enforcement and members of the community grieved the unexpected death of Highland County Jail Administrator Lt. Randy Reffitt Thursday.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Helping the hungry |
More than 40,000 pounds of food will once again be handed out as part of New Life Church & Ministries' 3rd annual Help the Hungry outreach Saturday beginning at 6 p.m.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Pool party |
More than 15 Heartland of Hillsboro residents enjoyed an afternoon in the sun Thursday as they attended the nursing home's annual pool party at the home of Patty and Larry Roades of Meadow Lane in Hillsboro.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Local banks announce tentative merger |
Leesburg Federal Savings Bank and The Home Builders Association in Lynchburg have announced a tentative merger of the two financial institutions.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Commissioners approve purchase of optical scanner for Board of Elections |
The Highland County Board of Commissioners this week approved the purchase of a new optical scanner for use by the Highland County Board of Elections after a limited-time offer was made available by the scanner's manufacturing company.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Townships propose smaller rate increase for fire/EMS contracts |
Amid ongoing discussions about a proposed rate increase for fire and EMS contracts, Highland County Prosecutor Jim Grandey presented a proposal to the Hillsboro council finance and street and safety committees Wednesday on behalf of seven area townships.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Courthouse renovation
plans, bids discussed |
Highland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rocky Coss encouraged the board of commissioners Wednesday to continue with plans to renovate the Highland County Courthouse.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Greenfield man charged with selling drugs near school |
A man was placed in jail on a $250,000 bond after allegedly selling drugs in the vicinity of the Greenfield schools Tuesday.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Alleged car wash bandit charged with trying to assault officers with pry bar |
A Greenfield man who was allegedly trying to pry open a coin machine has been arrested for attempting to strike officers with a pry bar.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Late-night prank puts Leesburg sex offender back in jail |
As four juveniles awoke the morning of July 28, they were shocked to hear voice mails on their phones from a person claiming to be a deputy, ordering them to report to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office or else.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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