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Hillsboro Middle School announces October students of the month
Hillsboro Middle School named five students as its October Students of the Month: Kaelyn Carl, Payton Boysel, Carl Shawhan, River Gobin and Jalynn Jordan. The school recognized them for qualities including strong…
Drive-thru mobile food pantry Nov. 19 at RFL
A Food for All Mobile Pantry will distribute groceries from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Greater Life Assembly Church, 12145 North Shore Drive, near Rocky Fork State Park in Hillsboro, Ohio. Visitors must…
Hillsboro man charged with weapons violation after SR 73 traffic stop
Highland County sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevon Mathews, 26, of Hillsboro, after a Nov. 10 traffic stop on State Route 73. Deputies said they found a gun and suspected controlled substances during the stop. Mathews…
Get fall vaccines before the holidays
The Highland County Health Department is urging residents to check their vaccination records and get recommended fall vaccines before holiday gatherings. Officials say vaccination can help protect against flu, COVID-19…
Nationwide emergency alert test set for Nov. 17 in Highland County
FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the Emergency Alert System at 2:20 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Highland County residents may hear or see a brief interruption to television and radio…
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SSCC Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 19
The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro, Ohio. Trustees plan to enter an executive session to consider the…
Hillsboro council set to finalize sewer rate hike, weigh 95-acre land lease
Hillsboro City Council’s Nov. 10 agenda included a final vote on a 20% sewer rate increase for 2027, a zoning change that could allow electronic skill-game machines, and a proposal to lease about 95 acres of city-owned…
Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Greenhand Night
The Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter held its annual Greenhand Night on 14 October, inducting new members into the organization. Thirty-six members and 55 guests attended. Students presented committee reports and read…
Sheriff reports assault charge, fraud, vandalism investigations
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office reported that Dewayne L. Whitt, 62, of Hillsboro, was charged with assault after a deputy investigated a reported fight on Sleepy Hollow Parkway on Nov. 8. The office also described…
Southern Ohio ESC named High-Performing ESC for 11th consecutive year
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has named Southern Ohio Educational Service Center a High-Performing ESC for the 11th consecutive year. The designation recognizes cost-effective services for school…
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Hillsboro Finance Committee to review final 2027 budget draft Dec. 9
Hillsboro’s Finance Committee will meet on December 9 to review and recommend a final draft of the city’s 2027 expense budget. The session follows an initial review held November 9 and is part of the process leading to…
Highland County sheriff honors detective sergeant's 25 years of service
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing Detective Sgt. Erica Engle for 25 years of service. Engle joined the agency in 2001 as a corrections officer, later worked in its civil division and now handles…
Henninger named POY; 41 total players selected to soccer Southeast All-District team
Fairfield senior Vivian Henninger was named the Southeast District Division V girls soccer Player of the Year, leading 41 Highland County players selected to the 2026 All-District teams. Henninger scored 32 goals and…
Altrusa learns about literacy mission in El Salvador
Members of Altrusa International of Highland County recently hosted a presentation on the MAE El Salvador literacy mission. Guests Britney Hibbs and Gabi Cucufate shared details about the organization's work, which…
Highland County sheriff's office reports domestic violence, disorderly conduct charges
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office reported that a local juvenile was charged with domestic violence following an unruly-juvenile call on Riber Road. Additionally, two men were cited for disorderly conduct after a…
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Highland County health department wraps up 2026 Dumpster Days with 29 tons hauled
The Highland County Health Department has concluded its 2026 'Dumpster Days' program, successfully collecting 29.28 tons of waste across eight events. The initiative provided residents with a free service to dispose of…
Crews respond to structure fire in Hillsboro
Crews from the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of North East Street in Hillsboro on Friday afternoon. Authorities have requested that residents avoid the immediate area…
Hillsboro man charged with strangulation, domestic violence in Paint Township
A 42-year-old Hillsboro man, Travis Lee Jones, was arrested and charged with strangulation and domestic violence following a disturbance in Paint Township. Highland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the…
Hillsboro Finance Committee to review 2027 budget Nov. 9
The Hillsboro Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on November 9 at the City Building to begin the annual review of the city's 2027 expense budget. This meeting is a key step in the municipal process for setting…
Fussnecker and Sons hosting free photos with Santa Nov. 28Fussnecker and Sons hosting free photos with Santa Nov. 28
Fussnecker and Sons Tractor Sales in Hillsboro will host a community event featuring free photos with Santa on Saturday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, held at their South High Street location, will…
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Robert M. “Butch” Chandler, 79
Robert M. “Butch” Chandler passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a skilled electronics professional and a devoted family man who cherished nature and hunting. He is survived…
A legacy of service: Hillsboro native William Dixon retires after 20 years in USMC
Hillsboro resident William Dixon, a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, retired on July 1, 2026, after 20 years of service. A military police officer in the Reserves, Dixon completed multiple…
Roades beats Zody for Highland County commissioner, 77.7% to 22.3%
Brad Roades has been elected as a Highland County commissioner, defeating Howard Zody with 77.7% of the vote. The election also saw John W. Judkins and Denny Kirk win judgeships, while Alex J. Butler was elected county…
Highland County sheriff's office reports drug trafficking, assault incidents
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio reported several recent incidents, including the arrest of a Seaman woman on drug trafficking and possession charges. Deputies also investigated an assault in the 10000 block…
Highland County deputies group holds auction to fund Shop with a Cop
The Highland County Peace Officers Association is hosting its annual Quarter Auction fundraiser this Friday at Backroom Paradise in Hillsboro. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Shop with a Cop program, which…
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Highland County Health Department offers free food thermometers in November
The Highland County Health Department is distributing free meat thermometers throughout November to help residents safely prepare holiday meals. Officials emphasize that visual inspection is insufficient for food safety…
Hillsboro First Presbyterian Church youths celebrate Make a Difference Day by honoring first responders
Youth members of the Hillsboro First Presbyterian Church celebrated 'Make a Difference Day' by honoring local first responders. The children prepared goodie baskets and handmade thank-you cards for the Hillsboro Police…
Highland County sheriff's office reports domestic violence, unlawful restraint arrest
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a 42-year-old Leesburg man on charges of domestic violence and unlawful restraint. This arrest was part of a broader enforcement effort over a two-day period…