4 days ago · Courtesy of Judge Rocky Coss Highland County Society for Children and Adults Planning is underway for the 53rd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon conducted by the Hillsboro and Greenfield Rotary Clubs for the benefit of …

4 days ago · Congressman Kevin Kiley, whose district includes wildfire-prone sections of the Sierra Nevadas and unsuccessfully called for an audit of the state’s homelessness spending, wondered why cities are not using newly granted powers to remove and ban homeless encampments from high-risk areas.

6 days ago · Advances in technology have made it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health whether it’s via a smart device on their wrist or finger or a blood pressure monitor.

Jan 31, 2025 · Deacon Robert E. Meyer, 91, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Ohio Living Cape May in Wilmington.

Jan 9, 2025 · Highland County commissioners reorganized Tuesday, Jan. 7, where the 2024 commission president moved to select a new president and Vice President of the board for 2025. According to minutes provided by commission clerk Ashleigh Willey, commissioner David Daniels moved to appoint the 2024 vice ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Two recent Manufacturing Ready class graduates, now employed at Seal-Tite, attended Wednesday's Highland County commission meeting. Pictured (l-r) are Highland County Commissioners David Daniels and Brad Roades; Tristen Newkirk, Mahqgany Collins and Phil Wilson of Seal-Tite; Highland County Economic Development Director Julie Bolender; Workforce Development Director Heith Brown; and ...

Jan 10, 2025 · As projected, Highland County set a record for permissive sales tax receipts collected for a fifth consecutive year in 2024, according to a report by county auditor Alex Butler at the Wednesday, Jan. 8 commissioners meeting. His report also included an update on soon-to-be-released tax rates for upcoming property tax bills.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Highland County Press is recapping some of the top stories from 2024. The following is Part 4 of the series. • Highland County resident Shannon Yochum was one of six Appalachian Ohioans selected to receive a 2024 Jenco Award, as reported Oct. 2. • After law enforcement conducted multiple ...

Sep 25, 2024 · Commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton declared a state of emergency in Highland County due to the ongoing drought during their Wednesday, Sept. 25 meeting and are “requesting all available assistance from state and federal agencies.”

Sep 20, 2024 · Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton met with numerous county department heads and two concerned citizens during their Wednesday, Sept. 18 meeting, as the agenda included continued discussions of the county’s property tax reappraisals, improvements to county software and buildings, the Clay Township park project and other topics.