County unemployment rate rises
The unemployment rate in Highland County rose in October to 4.0 percent, according to figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).
Atomic Credit Union opens Dec. 1
Atomic Credit Union has announced the opening of a new branch in Hillsboro on Dec. 1. This is the 17th branch for the credit union located at 583 Harry Sauner Rd., next door to Verizon.
AGMC earns rural health awards
As part of National Rural Health Day celebrated on Nov. 16, Adena Greenfield Medical Center (AGMC) has been recognized with multiple 2023 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in patient perspectives and quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the awards honor rural hospitals across the United States performing in the top 25 percent in selected categories.
Humane Society Pet of the Week
Gloss, a 40-pound bundle of canine joy, is the Highland County Humane Society Pet of the Week. He might be a “thick boy” at 40 pounds, but in his heart he’s convinced he’s a lap dog, always ready to snuggle up with you. His adoption fee is $200. You can apply online for them at https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice or stop in at the shelter from 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Arrive no later than 30 minutes before the shelter closes to ensure they have time to do the adoption. Please call 937-393-2110 or message the shelter on Facebook to let them know who you are interested in meeting. Take advantage of the society’s weeklong foster-before-adopting program to be sure he’s a good fit.
GREENFIELD P.D. REPORTS
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HIGHLAND COUNTY S.O. REPORTS
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Officials open shop local season
The Highland County Historical Society hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association and the Highland County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of the shop local season on Nov. 4.
Field fires pose risk in fall
Because wildfire danger is high in the fall due to abundant dry leaves and dead grass, there is a statewide burn ban from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30 that prohibits outdoor open burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show to be held weekend of June 22-23, 2024.
VANDALIA — CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Executive Director Kevin Franklin presented updated information on the 2024 50th anniversary of the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger during a Nov. 14, press conference at the Dayton Air Show Expo Center at Dayton International Airport.
Voting honors nation’s principles
Among numerous events honoring Veterans Day in Highland County this year, a program was held Friday in the Hillsboro High School gym for students and local veterans.
