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From record 18-point buck to poaching charges: Four accused in illegal Ohio deer hunt
What began with a record-setting buck taken during Ohio's deer season in November has ended with criminal charges against a Southwest Ohio man for alleged poaching, along with three others accused of aiding in the crime. Christopher J. Alexander of Wilmington, Ohio, is accused of unlawfully harvesting the 18-point white-tailed deer on Nov....
A heartfelt congraduations
The year was 1981, and there they sat, four honor students donning golden cords draped around their neck, with the bright tassels resting midway down the front of their navy blue polyester graduation gown. And me, a B- student at best, president of my senior class, waiting alongside them, sans such haughty phylacteries of higher academic achievement.
Warm, wet with slow-moving showers, thunderstorms today
Today will be warm and wet, with the National Weather Service in Wilmington predicting slow-moving showers and thunderstorms during the day and overnight. Showers and thunderstorms could lead to local heavy downpours and isolated flooding. Showers will be likely early today, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms for the...
Biodiversity project at Weastec
In the past year, Weastec has taken steps to enrich the diverse ecosystem surrounding its premises in Hillsboro. In November 2023, a group of employees established Weastec’s Biodiversity Team, later named BioTEC, with the aim of utilizing the company’s land to restore ecosystems suitable for various native species of animals, plants, insects and others.
HCHS will host Vintage Bridal Exhibit
Have you ever come across a box in the attic filled with pictures of a wedding from the days when photos were taken in a studio and the happy couple look anything but happy? Maybe you found a Bible with the marriage certificate in the center, an old wedding invitation enclosed in not one but two envelopes. Perhaps you found a quilt of intertwined circles made from feed sacks and scraps of other fabrics as well as some embroidered pillowcases in a cedar chest. Have you heard your grandparents talk about a “belling” but had no idea what they were laughing about?
Structure fire reported on State Route 164 in Clay Township
LYNCHBURG, Ohio — A structure fire has been reported on State Route 164 in Clay Township. Units from both Brown and Highland counties are responding to the scene. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time. All occupants of the structure have evacuated. Click the video player...
Davids Drive bike trail proposal discussed at council
WILMINGTON — Thursday night’s Wilmington City Council meeting centered on the proposal to build a 2.2-mile bike trail along Davids Drive, stretching to Route 134. The council opened the floor to residents, offering them a chance to voice their opinions on the project. Michael Crowe, director of public...
Hillsboro pool up for auction
For the first time is 66 years, the public pool in Hillsboro will not open this summer. The board of the Hillsboro Swim Organization recently voted to sell the community swimming pool in Hillsboro at an action May 23 at the swimming pool at 5 p.m. For the first time...
HILLSBORO P.D. REPORTS
The Hillsboro Police Department has released the following information for May 9-12: Donald Allen Jr., 48, Hillsboro, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and cited for driving under suspension. Tammy Jones, 45, Wilmington, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Darryl Taylor, 46, Aurora, Indiana, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Greenfield holds special meeting
A special meeting of the Greenfield Village Council was held Monday to discuss setting a special election date based on the certification from the Highland County Board of Elections and a report of the council’s finance committee, and to consider pending legislation. A resolution authorizing and directing the city...
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