HCHS seeks hall of fame nominations
The Highland Count Historical Society is seeking nominations for the 2020 Highland County Hall of Fame.The society recognizes citizens who have lived, or were...
Health dept. addresses COVID-19 myths
The Highland County Health Department hosted a Facebook Live town hall on Thursday to answer community members’ questions and address myths circulated through social...
FRS Transportation remains open
At FRS Transportation, it’s “business as usual,” although the agency is taking precautions to ensure passengers’ and drivers’ safety with the program that was...
Stuffed animals brighten spirits in Lynchburg
When Hannah Simpson saw a Facebook post on a mothers’ group page about displaying teddy bears as a way to entertain children during the...
Serious about park closures
In light of Tuesday’s announcement by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources regarding closure of all campgrounds, cabins, restrooms, playgrounds and marinas at state...
OSHP using common sense
State troopers are using a common sense approach in dealing with the public following Governor Mike DeWine’s stay at home order earlier this week,...
Officials ask volunteers to sew masks
As cries for personal protective equipment (PPE) go out across the country, Highland County officials are asking volunteers to sew cloth masks, Highland County...
COVID-19 tops brief agenda for commissioners
With only one resolution and one item up for discussion, Highland County commissioners Jeff Duncan, Gary Abernathy and Terry Britton had an abbreviated agenda...
Shoring up Parker House
Scaffolding went up Wednesday morning for what was called “shoring up work” on an exposed wall that separated the Parker House from the recently...
A 2nd Chance Pet of the Week
This week’s A 2nd Chance Pet of the Week is Sara, an Australian shepherd-Labrador retriever mix puppy. Sara is very sweet but can be...
