Village where former Hillsboro SSD works under fire on lead in water
SEBRING, Ohio (AP) – A water treatment plant manager in Sebring, Ohio, denied allegations made by the state’s environmental agency that he falsified reports...
Longtime leader John Smart dies at age of 93
A joy to be around, easy to work with, a politician, steady and community-minded were some of the words people used Monday to describe...
Second special prosecutor named in Hastings case
An additional special assistant prosecuting attorney has been appointed to assist in the case investigating allegations against Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings, this one from...
Success for 23rd New Directions Telethon
The 23rd annual New Directions Telethon nearly met its goal on Thursday night with pledges and donations totaling just over $16,000.Director Mike Anderson said...
Thanking agriculture
Thanking the agriculture community for all it does was the theme of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce’s 4th annual Ag Is Everyone’s Business...
Snow hits here, but worse south
Highland County residents experienced snowfall in the 1-3 inch range on Friday, according to most weather maps, along with temperatures hovering slightly above the...
Sheriff: 651 felony arrests in 2015
In 2015, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office answered nearly 47,000 calls for service, including 21,000 emergency calls, investigated 1,642 criminal cases, booked 2,258 inmates,...
Hillsboro man gets judicial release
A Hillsboro man sentenced to two and a half years prison in July has been granted judicial release.Ronald Blake Brown, 22, is to successfully...
Hastings inquiry ongoing as Smith gets involved
The criminal investigation continues into allegations against Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings, according to Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera, with the probe taking longer than...
Public opiate, heroin forum Jan. 28 at SSCC
By Jeff Gilliland - [email protected]
An epidemic that’s reportedly taking 6.5 Ohio lives a day, and way too many in Highland County, will be the...
