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Greenfield Music Festival 2024: A spectacular revival
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Music Festival made a triumphant return this past weekend, attracting over 7,000 attendees and solidifying its position as a premier event in the region. The festival, held from June 7-9, has begun to reclaim its former glory under the new management of the nonprofit Greenfield...
Moose Miller performs at Chillicothe festival
Rising country music singer Michael “Moose” Miller performed at the Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe on Saturday, May 25. He is a of Pike County and he used to live in Waverly. When asked why did you choose to perform at the feast of the flowering moon? Miller said, “It is a festival in Chillicothe. I grew up coming here with my family. It is awesome that they would have me come out. So, I love coming home. Any excuse to come home...
Greenfield police chief alleges unauthorized computer access; city manager seeks investigation
During the Monday, June 3 Greenfield Village Council meeting, Greenfield Police Chief Jimmy Oyer alleged that someone had unauthorized access to the police department's computer network. On Tuesday, June 4, Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin said the village is investigating the matter. "We have reached out to our LEADs contact,...
“Denouncing Racism” Resolution Still in Progress in Chillicothe Council
Chillicothe — Council heard that the official response to KKK flyers distributed in the city in March is being delayed to make the statement more inclusive. Lisa Bennett, chair of the Community Affairs committee, held a meeting just before the June 10th, 2024 council session. She said they wanted to wait a little longer in order to allow more public input into the “Denouncing Racism” resolution.
St. Vincent de Paul Society outreach sessions set for June 26, July 13
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hillsboro will be conducting Outreach sessions on Wednesday, June 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Parish Hall at 119 E. Walnut St. in Hillsboro. These sessions are an opportunity for...
Columbus man sentenced for trafficking meth in Greenfield
A Columbus man indicted on a dozen counts in connection with a Highland County Task Force investigation was sentenced recently to an additional two years in prison, after being convicted on multiple charges in Ross County earlier this year. As previously reported, a Highland County grand jury handed down 30...
Leesburg woman sentenced for stolen vehicles
A Leesburg woman sentenced to community control on possession and stolen property charges was among four people sentenced recently in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Katelyn Rodgers, 23, was sentenced to three years of community control on two counts of receiving stolen property, both second-degree felonies; one count of possession of marijuana, a third-degree felony; and a forfeiture specification. Rodgers was also accepted into the New Way to Recovery Drug Court Docket. She was ordered to pay restitution of $1,019.34 to the first victim and $762.45 to the second victim alongside a co-defendant.
Washington Court House man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking in Highland County
A Washington Court House man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a first-degree felony drug trafficking charge in Highland County Common Pleas Court. As previously reported, Cole Michael Chrisman, 31, was indicted by a Highland County grand jury in December and charged with aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, a first-degree felony; aggravated possession of methamphetamine, a first-degree felony; trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, a third-degree felony; and possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a third-degree felony.
2024 Greenfield Music Festival a success
The second annual Greenfield Music Festival was a success, with crowds enjoying numerous concerts as well as a variety of activities during a mild and pleasant weekend June 7-9. The festival included music performances by Violet Aquarium, Naked Karate Girls, Jess Kellie Adams, Dumbfounded, Sean Poole and Buckin' Krazy, Jeremy...
HILLSBORO P.D. REPORTS
The Hillsboro Police Department has released the following information:. James Byers Jr., of Hillsboro, was cited for disorderly conduct. Carissa Scott, of Hillsboro, was arrested for failure to appear. Samuel Wise, of Williamsburg, was arrested for failure to appear. June 7. ARRESTS/CITATIONS. Howard Pleasure, of Hillsboro, was cited for speed...
Hillsboro Police Report
The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for June 5-6. Christoper Owens, 26, of Highland was cited for driving under suspension. Jared Bohl, 37, of Hillsboro was cited for Hillsboro Property Maintenance Code. Angel Mootz, 48, of Hillsboro was cited for failure to yield. Joseph Reno, 62, of Montgomery was...
Garden club has May meeting, program
President Jennifer West brought the May meeting of the Hillsboro Garden Club to order with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Lynn Luman took roll call with 12 members answering the question, “Is your garden ready to plant or is it already planted?”. The May tip of...
Unlocking the Archive: A heat wave hits locally in June 1984
The June 11, 1984, Chillicothe Gazette's front page was dominated with two stories - one local and one wire story about the weather. The local story was about how people were trying to beat the heat which was taking a toll on air conditioners and the pool. "I'm so busy...
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