Highland County Press

Founded in 1999 and proudly serving the community in Highland County, Ohio, we produce a weekly newspaper while providing daily updates online at highlandcountypress.com. Our operation is locally owned and run.

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Sens. Cruz and Booker clash over Supreme Court justice safety

3 days ago | highlandcountypress.com | Andrew Rice

By Andrew RiceThe Center SquareU.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Corey Booker, D-N.J., sparred this week over protections for Supreme Court justices in the midst of an uptick of threats against the justices based on controversial decisions. The senators faced off in joint hearings of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittees on the Constitution and on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights.
New data show Ohio pharmacy closures even worse than originally thought

6 days ago | highlandcountypress.com | Marty Schladen

By Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal, ohiocapitaljournal.com When the Ohio Board of Pharmacy earlier this year unveiled a new data tool, it revealed a disturbing fact: The number of pharmacies in the state had dropped below 2,000 for the first time in memory. Revised data released Thursday show the situation’s even worse than that. While 191 closings were originally reported for 2024, the pharmacy board on Thursday revised that number 13% upward, to 215.
Huge majorities support due process for migrants; they haven’t always gotten it in Ohio

6 days ago | highlandcountypress.com | Marty Schladen

By Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal, ohiocapitaljournal.com A new poll finds that by a yawning margin, Americans believe people should get due process of law before being ejected from the United States — but advocates say they’ve sometimes been denied it in Ohio. President Donald Trump is clashing with the courts over what detainees are legally entitled to as Immigration and Customs Enforcement rounds up people it believes are undocumented and takes them overseas.
Commissioners sign letter against state proposal for engineer licensure; advocate for property tax reform

6 days ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press Highland County commissioners Brad Roades, Terry Britton and David Daniels approved the issuing of two letters to Ohio senators and state representatives on unrelated matters during their Wednesday, May 28 meeting, as they reviewed potential changes regarding county engineers and property taxes.
McClain senior Brenna Wright earns 3rd state tournament berth

6 days ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press McClain senior Brenna Wright will conclude her successful track and field season at state for a third straight year, but in a new event, as she earned a spot in the 300-meter hurdles in the Division II OHSAA State Track and Field Championships June 6-7 at Jesse Owens Stadium at The Ohio State University.
Nonpartisan poll finds ‘remarkably low’ trust in federal health agencies

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Jennifer Shutt

By Jennifer Shutt, Ohio Capital Journal, ohiocapitaljournal.com WASHINGTON — Less than half of Americans have confidence in federal public health agencies’ ability to regulate prescriptions, approve vaccines and respond to outbreaks, according to a poll released this month by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. The survey shows that just 46% of the people questioned have at least some confidence in federal agencies ensuring the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs.
Does Josh Shapiro have a secrecy problem?

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Oliver Bateman

By Oliver BatemanReal Clear WireI want Josh Shapiro to succeed. As a centrist Pennsylvanian who voted for him over woefully out-of-his-depth Doug Mastriano back in 2022, I see a governor who could help lead the disorganized Democrats out of the wilderness. His pragmatic style, ability to work across the aisle, and Obama-lite rhetorical style make him exactly the kind of moderate leader the party needs for its future. Which is why his transparency problem drives me crazy.
Hillsboro ‘believes’ while gaining ‘elite’ status in advancing to regional finals

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Stephen Forsha

By Stephen Forsha, The Highland County Press DUNCAN FALLS — “I told her I believe in you. You believe in yourself.”Those were the words Hillsboro head coach Gary Breeden said to senior Isabelle Brunck before tapping her on the helmet as she went to the batter’s box in the top of the fourth inning as the Lady Indians trailed by one run with bases loaded and two outs. Brunck responded with a two-out, two-RBI single hit to right field, putting HHS in the lead for good.
Lynchburg-Clay’s 20th win sends them to district finals

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Stephen Forsha

By Stephen Forsha, The Highland County Press CHILLICOTHE — On a chilly and rainy Tuesday evening at VA Memorial Stadium in the Division V SE District Semifinals, the No. 1 seeded Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs played small ball perfectly to help them defeat the Piketon Redstreaks by a 6-0 score, advancing to the district finals.
Highland County land bank seeing some progress, some delays on grant projects; Gross-Feibel demo cost approved

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Caitlin Forsha

By Caitlin Forsha, The Highland County Press Land bank coordinator Jason Johansen informed members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board of various timeline extension requests for a number of projects covered under state grant funding during the board’s Thursday, May 22 meeting.