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Hillsboro man sentenced to 5 years in prison for meth trafficking
A Hillsboro man indicted on 10 drug-related counts this February in connection with a Highland County Task Force investigation has been sentenced to five years in prison. Jacob Yost, 35, was one of 19 individuals indicted in February as part of “Operation Fetty Stop,” which is the ongoing work of the Highland County Task Force and all county law enforcement agencies to stop the trafficking and use of fentanyl in Highland County.
HILLSBORO P.D. REPORTS
The Hillsboro Police Department has released the following information:. Kyler White, 28, of Hillsboro, was cited for driving under suspension. Rodney Reeder, 54, of Midland, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Makayla Allen, 19, of Hillsboro, was cited for disorderly conduct. ACCIDENT. At approximately 5:53 p.m., the police department responded...
Gas prices across region drop 11 cents
This week’s average prices for a gallon of unleaded gas in South Central Ohio average is $3.543. The average price per gallon last week $3.657. The average price a year ago, during the week of May 1was $3.482 per gallon. Pike County has the second highest average price in the state, according aaagasrices.com, with a average price of $3.631. Only Athens County with an average price $3.671 per gallon. ...
Bainbridge man gets four years in prison
A Bainbridge man sentenced to four years in prison on trafficking charges was among two people sentenced recently in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Nathan Snodgrass, 48, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on one count of aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, a third-degree felony, which was ordered to be served consecutive to three years for another count of aggravated trafficking in meth, a second-degree felony. Snodgrass was also given 70 days of jail-time credit.
Hillsboro Lady Indians perfect for 4 consecutive FAC seasons
GREENFIELD — The Hillsboro Lady Indians are on a special run in the Frontier Athletic Conference, as they are now undefeated in the conference standings the past four seasons, with the 40th consecutive FAC win coming on Tuesday night in Greenfield, defeating the host McClain Lady Tigers, 11-0. Hillsboro (10-0, 18-2) clinched the conference championship the previous night, in an 8-1 win over the same McClain team at Hillsboro High School on Monday. The following day, the Lady Indians stayed perfect with the 11-run win, starting with a 2-0 lead after the first inning.
Commissioners attend governor's Appalachian Community Grant announcement; conduct CHIP hearing with HCCAO
Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton started their Wednesday, May 1 meeting an hour early in order to head to Chillicothe for an 11 a.m. appointment with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik. Commissioners said they were hoping to receive “good news” about the long-discussed Appalachian Community Grant Program, which they did: the state announced a $12.6 million in Highland County, as well as multimillion-dollar investments in several surrounding counties.
ODOT projects in Ross and Pike counties: What you need to know
CHILLICOTHE - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Ross and Pike counties this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com. Ross County. Ohio 28 Culvert Replacement: Work is set to begin on April 28 for...
Highland County commissioners, City of Hillsboro proclaim May as Buddy Poppy Month
On Monday, May 1, the Highland County Commissioners Office and City of Hillsboro issued proclamations recognizing May 2024 as Buddy Poppy Month. On behalf of Hillsboro VFW Post 9094, Dick Emery accepted the proclamations presented by Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton as well as Hillsboro Mayor Justin Harsha.
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