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Reuters investigation raises concerns over US Health Agency’s handling of contamination reports, impact felt locally
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — A recent Reuters investigation into the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has sparked local outcry, particularly concerning the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon. The ATSDR, established more than four decades ago to assess health risks from some of the nation’s most toxic sites, is now under scrutiny for allegedly protecting polluters and providing misleading reports.
Fluor-BWXT gives $9,500 to Seal Township for upkeep to Mound Cemetery
PIKE COUNTY – Fluor-BWXT (FBP) presented a check for $9,500 to Seal Township for the upkeep and ongoing beautification program at Mound Cemetery. The township has an easement with the former Gaseous Diffusion Plant for utilities. “We know there is a lot that goes into keeping the cemetery mowed and clean,” said FBP...
Highland County Retired Teachers Association awards 3 scholarships
The Highland County Retired Teachers Association is honored to announce the 2024-25 HCRTA Scholarship recipients: Jenna Rhoades, Abbigail Manning and Kaylei Sanderson. Each student will receive $500 for tuition. Jenna Rhoades, the daughter of Jimmy and Jessica Rhoades, is a 2024 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She will attend Wright...
Highland County Sports Schedule: Aug. 12-17
Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Aug. 12-17 (varsity, regular-season only). Schedules subject to change due to weather. Hillsboro, McClain at FAC #3 at Jackson (Franklin Valley), 4 p.m. Peebles at Whiteoak, 4 p.m. Girls Golf. Fairfield at Washington (The Greens), 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. Boys Golf.
Biden-Harris administration awards more than $44M to improve postsecondary education access and completion for rural students
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) recently announced more than $44.5 million for 22 grants under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through the development of high-quality career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.
Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education to meet Aug. 19
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at the central office, 39 Willettsville Pike, Hillsboro. The finance committee will meet Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the central office, 39 Willetsville Pike, Hillsboro. Publisher's note: A free press is critical...
Problem Solvers vs. Problem Makers
When I think of who I want representing me locally, statewide and at a national level, I want problem solvers, not problem makers. It seems like such a simple calculation, but in today’s world, one’s political stripes seem more important than state or national problems. Call it culture wars or hyper-partisanship, but it’s a breakdown that threatens a nation that needs to be running on all cylinders.
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