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New principal among hires at Hillsboro City Schools board's special meeting
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education met briefly in special session Tuesday, July 23 to approve several employment matters, including hiring a new principal, ahead of the first day of school for staff Aug. 7. “I’m very excited for getting these guys on the agenda with a special meeting...
Quail Run residents object to proposed apartment buildings
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — Over 30 local residents attended the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in Washington Court House City Council chambers at the administration building on Wednesday. They were there to object to the proposed 74 unit apartment buildings to be built on a six-acre piece of land owned by JLB1 Properties (Jaret Bishop).
Hillsboro Records Commission to meet
The Hillsboro Records Commission will meet Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at 130 North High Street, Hillsboro. The purpose of the meeting is to review record schedules and disposals. Publisher's note: A free press is critical to having well-informed voters and citizens. While some news organizations opt for paid websites or costly paywalls, The Highland County Press has maintained a free newspaper and website for the last 25 years for our community. If you would like to contribute to this service, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made to: The Highland County Press, P.O. Box 849, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Please include "for website" on the memo line.
CCLI announces 15th-annual Dinner in the Fields
NEW VIENNA — The Clinton County Leadership Institute (CCLI) is delighted to announce the 15th-annual Dinner in the Fields, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at New Horizon Farm/Happy Cows Creamery, located at 1103 Hodson Road, New Vienna. Dinner in the Fields has become a beloved tradition in...
Dr. Larry Dukes: A friend of education and the community
NOTE: This is Part 3 of a series leading up to the Highland County Historical Society inducting four more members into its Hall of Fame on Aug. 18. This week, we profile Dr. Larry Dukes. Ladies and gentlemen, Dr. Lawrence N. “Larry” Dukes, who served as president of Southern State...
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
Fayette Co. Title Dept. computers still down following global IT outage
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Fayette County Title Department is still experiencing complications from the global IT outage. The outage, which began last week, is reportedly linked to a problem with the cybersecurity program CrowdStrike. It has affected Microsoft systems globally, causing disruptions for various organizations. Authorities say...
Recruitment challenges easing for state and local governments, new report finds
After years of unprecedented workforce shortages, state and local governments are finally experiencing some relief in recruitment challenges. Key occupations, including information technology, dispatch, and policing, have seen a decline of at least 10 percentage points since 2022 in the share of governments reporting these positions as hard to fill. However, a significant workforce issue still looms: the impending wave of public service worker retirements.
Springboro Area Historical Society visits Clinton County History Center
The Clinton County History Center recently welcomed the Springboro Area Historical Society for an enriching visit to Rombach Place, Clinton County’s museum and genealogy library. The Springboro Area Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Springboro, Ohio, selects a fellow historic site or museum each...
Clinton County Chaos completes first fast-pitch season
The Clinton County Chaos Fastpitch Club completed its 2023-2024 season. The new organization hosted a 10U and 12U team throughout its inaugural year. Clinton County Chaos is a new opportunity for local female athletes interested in growing their level of play in the sport of fastpitch softball. Based out of Clarksville, the goal of the organization is to bring together like-minded athletes to commit to play competitive ball at an appropriate level thanks to the support and preparation provided by our experienced coaching staff, led by head coach, Jerry Renner, according to a press release.
Historical Society extends bridal exhibit through August; plans historical wedding recreation
A well-received vintage bridal exhibit at the Highland House Museum has been extended through Aug. 31 and will conclude with a second historical wedding recreation. The exhibit was originally scheduled to be on display from June 8-July 27. If you are interested in the dresses and customs of weddings from...
Black Cemetery in hopes to be preserved
Efforts have begun in Highland County Court of Common Pleas to determine the ownership and future preservation of the historic pioneer Black Cemetery that holds the graves of the founding family of the Hansborough Settlement. Located near Gist, off Wright and Kincaid Roads five miles northeast of Hillsboro, the Hansborough Settlement began in the 1830s and became a thriving, successful farming community.
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