4 years for sex offenses
A Hillsboro man was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday for sexual offenses involving a teenager.Terry L. Kaufman, 42, pled guilty in...
Foster care fund fed
A fund created recently to help offset the costs of foster children in care was plugged with $600,000 on Wednesday as commissioners prepare for...
Business growth, anti-drug progress 2016 goals
As local residents prepare to bid ado to 2015 and welcome the rising hope that comes with a new year, local government and business...
Community Care eyeing Ohio Hospice affiliation
Community Care Hospice has announced plans to become an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, joining Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, Hospice of Central Ohio, Ohio’s Hospice...
Warm Christmas weekend
The Christmas weekend in Highland County and other parts of Ohio, as well as the entire Midwest, is as far from a white Christmas...
Funds transferred for foster care in emergency meeting
An emergency meeting of the Highland County Board of Commissioners Thursday morning resulted in the passage of resolutions transferring funds to Children Services for...
Funds to foster care
Funds not used by county offices supported by the general fund have been transferred back to the county for use in alleviating debt associated...
Interim chief sought for Paint Creek
An interim chief is being sought as the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District’s current chief remains on suspension and the assistant chief recently took...
Judge: Hastings civil case may be moot
Highland County Probate and Juvenile Judge Kevin Greer told attorneys Wednesday he is “leaning” toward ruling that the civil case against Hillsboro Mayor Drew...
State lifts rule banning bird shows
A ban prohibiting bird shows in Ohio was lifted by the state Thursday, but local officials said anyone hoping to show chickens or other...
