Caitlin Forsha

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By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press A Hillsboro woman charged in two separate drug indictments in a three-month span was sentenced to prison recently. Stacey Thacker, 48, was indicted in December and charged with aggravated possession of methamphetamine, a second-degree felony; aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, a second-degree felony; and a forfeiture specification.

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press A Bloomingburg man was sentenced to community control recently after pleading guilty to having weapons under disability in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Rodney McCarty, 49, was indicted by a Highland County grand jury in January and charged with the third-degree felony charge as well as a forfeiture specification. He pleaded guilty to both charges in February, according to court records.

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels heard an update on past, present and future activities of the Highland County Health Department at their Wednesday, April 9 meeting. The HCHD is celebrating National Public Health Week and the release of their 2024 report while also promoting an upcoming levy.

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press The 2025 Festival of the Bells will see changes in both entertainment and venue this summer, according to an announcement by Festival of the Bells committee president Tom Zile and vice president Tiffany McCoy Friday. This year’s Festival will be held July 10-12 with the theme “Let the Good Times Roll,” with a return to the Highland County Fairgrounds for the first time in many years due to construction at Crossroads Park.

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels recognized April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Highland County with a proclamation presented at their Wednesday, April 9 meeting. Accepting the proclamation were Alternatives to Violence Center director Dara Gullette and AVC staff members Sarah Collins, Jeanine Mullenix and Lynn White.