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State Route 321 was temporarily closed Thursday afternoon due to emergency personnel responding to a house fire in Mowrystown. Area fire departments and the Highland County Sheriff's Office responded.
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2 days ago · Denise D. Wright, 69, of Circleville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at the Scioto Rehabilitation and Care Center, Columbus.
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5 days ago · Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and a mandate for federal workers to return to the office full-time.
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5 days ago · Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels met with several county officials during their Wednesday, Jan. 22 meeting, as their agenda included approving a tax levy issue for the 2025 primary, hearing updates on financial matters and revising the county’s recently approved employee handbook.
‘Not going to be a short turnaround:’ Highland County …
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.” Present for the passage of the resolution declaring a state of emergency were Highland County Emergency Management Agency Director David ...
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2 days ago · House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating recent reports of financial institutions debanking lawful American businesses and individuals based on political affiliation or involvement in industries viewed unfavorably by the Biden Administration.
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5 days ago · By Brett Rowland The Center Square President Donald Trump wants the federal workforce back in the office, but could face challenges from unions implementing the policy. Trump's order also highlights the federal government's ongoing issues with…
UPDATED: Highland County downgraded to Level 2 snow emergency
Jan 6, 2025 · Highland County is under a Level Two snow emergency as of Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m., as the winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service has expired. Snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service include 8.9 inches in Hillsboro (11 a.m.), 6.4 inches in Greenfield (9:15 a.m.) and 12 inches in Mowrystown (3:08 p.m.). As of Monday at 2 p.m., it is continuing to snow in ...
Highland County breaks permissive sales tax record for 5th …
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 ...
Health Department to seek reduced levy in May; commissioners …
3 days ago · Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels met with several county officials during their Wednesday, Jan. 22 meeting, as their agenda included approving a tax levy issue for the 2025 primary, hearing updates on financial matters and revising the county’s recently ...