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Whiteoak uses 3rd-quarter surge to defeat rival Fairfield

Following halftime, the Whiteoak Wildcats looked like a whole different team in the third quarter than they did in the first half. As head coach Blake Kibler said following the game, what his team was trying to do in the first half was to get into “the flow of things,” but once that third quarter arrived, it was a whole new ball game for the home Wildcats.
Ceremony marks opening of Ohio Route 823 in Scioto County

After many years of hard work, a lot of persistence and a few hurdles, construction of the long-awaited state Route 823 in Scioto County has been completed, and on Dec. 13, state and local officials joined together to celebrate the milestone project for not only the county, but also the state.
Peyton Scott knocks down 34 points; Lady Mustangs dominate Peebles for SHAC victory

Much occurred for the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs on Thursday night as they played dominant defense, saw their senior point guard jump up to the second all-time leading scorer in program history and stayed undefeated for the season, defeating the Peebles Lady Indians, 68-42.
Seniors step up in McClain Lady Tigers’ win over Chillicothe

GREENFIELD — The McClain Lady Tigers entered the gym for pregame warmups on Tuesday with new T-shirts that stated “Play every game like it’s your last,” provided by injured senior teammate Maddy Stegbauer as she spoke to her teammates about that subject the previous day.

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Two Adams County men arrested in Kentucky investigation

Saturday, December 15, 2018 12:32 PM

The three arrested were Arica Woodruff, a 29-year-old female from Maysville, Ky., Dagoberto Ramos, a 32-year-old male from Seaman in Adams County and Nelson Ramos, a 27-year-old male also from Seaman.

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Federal judge strikes down Obamacare as unconstitutional

Saturday, December 15, 2018 9:07 AM

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled late Friday, Dec. 14 that the Affordable Care Act – otherwise known as Obamacare – is unconstitutional.

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Community happenings, events, etc.

Saturday, December 15, 2018 5:45 AM

Hillsboro First Baptist Church will host their sixth annual Christmas Day Dinner Dec. 25.

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Greenfield McClain | Fairfield | Hillsboro | Lynchburg | Whiteoak

2018-19 High School Basketball Results

Saturday, December 15, 2018 10:56 PM

The following are Frontier Athletic Conference and Southern Hills Athletic Conference girls and boys high school basketball results for the 2018-19 season. All scores compiled by The Highland County Press. Please send final scores or corrections to sforsha@gmail.com.

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Turnovers hurt Lady Indians in loss to Chillicothe

Saturday, December 15, 2018 4:50 PM

The Hillsboro Lady Indians struggled to keep possession of the ball on Saturday afternoon, which helped the Chillicothe Lady Cavaliers control the pace of the game and hold on to the lead for all four quarters, as the visitors defeated Hillsboro, 46-26.

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Hillsboro makes 4th-quarter comeback in win at Miami Trace

Saturday, December 15, 2018 12:46 PM

The Hillsboro Indians made their final visit to the Panther Pit at Miami Trace High School go in their favor with a massive comeback effort on Friday night.

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Kasich announces appointments to state boards

Sunday, December 16, 2018 6:45 AM

Ohio Governor John R. Kasich has announced the following appointments

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Crowds enjoy 30th annual Leesburg Luminaria

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 5:35 PM

The 30th annual Luminaria was enjoyed by many folks who came to town to enjoy the lighted candle displays along the streets in downtown Leesburg and throughout the village. The Leesburg Lions Club sponsors this event on the second Sunday in December.

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Education

McClain FFA celebrates Christmas with elementary students

Saturday, December 15, 2018 5:05 PM

The McClain FFA Officer Team spent the day with Greenfield Elementary students on Dec. 11.

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Opinion

Christine Tailer | Jim Surber | Jim Thompson | Rory Ryan | Steve Roush

Farm Bill will provide certainty, stability to ag community

Sunday, December 16, 2018 8:41 AM

The farm bill also strengthens the federal crop insurance program, increases the total Farm Service Agency (FSA) Guaranteed and Direct Loan Program authorization to $12 billion and establishes an Animal Disease and Preparedness Program.

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Build the wall and secure our border

Saturday, December 15, 2018 10:39 AM

Voters elected President Trump to shake up Washington. In his first two years, the president has kept his promises. Now it is Congress’s turn. We have three weeks to help him deliver on his biggest promise: Securing the border and building the wall.

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Anchor On … There is room

Saturday, December 15, 2018 2:46 AM

This first verse of a most meaningful application to us was penned by Emily Elliott (1836-97). She writes about Christ, the eternal Son of God, being born to humanity through a virgin birth from the womb of young Mary, coming to us in humble, lowly conditions.

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Obituaries

Gary Wayne Whitehead

Sunday, December 16, 2018 7:46 AM

Gary “Pogo” Wayne Whitehead passed away Dec. 15, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended battle with cancer.

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Rodney Dale Crawford

Friday, December 14, 2018 4:57 PM

Rodney Dale Crawford (WD8CTX), 65, of Washington Court House, formerly of Buford, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at the Four Seasons of Washington Court House.

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Jerry Barr

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 4:28 PM

Jerry Barr, 77, of Mowrystown, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at Hope Health Care in Lehigh Acres, Fla.

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Board of DD, Community Action leaders respond to mayor's comments (4520 views)

2018-19 High School Basketball Results (1346 views)

Pike County sheriff under investigation (921 views)

UPDATED: Council approves temporary ordinance for 2019 finances; mandates monthly reports from city financial officers (920 views)

Hillsboro man injured, Sabina man killed in Clinton County crash (847 views)

Board of DD, Community Action leaders respond to mayor's comments (13 comments)

UPDATED: Council approves temporary ordinance for 2019 finances; mandates monthly reports from city financial officers (12 comments)

Report: Ohio lawmakers want to give themselves a raise (11 comments)

Epidemics, fear and denial: How every American is threatened (10 comments)

Ceremony marks opening of Ohio Route 823 in Scioto County (7 comments)

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AA Open Discussion at 9:00 AM on 12/16/2018

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Alcoholics Anonymous. Sunshine Group. Sundays at 9 a.m. in room 204 of SSCC (central campus).

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Hillsboro First UMC Services at 9:00 AM on 12/16/2018

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Join the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church for their weekly Sunday services. Located at 133 East Walnut Street, the church’s traditional service begins at 9 a.m. A children’s church is offered at 9:20 a.m., and both children and adult Sunday School begin at 10 a.m. A country gospel service is held weekly at 11 a.m. at the Hillsboro VFW, located at 1000 West Main Street, behind Dairy Queen.

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Hope Is Here at 10:00 AM on 12/16/2018

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Location:	Cornerstone Assembly of God Church 8343 state Route 73 Hillsboro

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Cornerstone Assembly of God Church will present “Hope Is Here,” a Christmas music and worship celebration, Sunday, Dec. 16 at 10:15 a.m. The church is located at 8343 state Route 73 in Hillsboro.

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Ralph Breaks the Internet (rated PG) at 2:25 PM on 12/16/2018

Start Time:	2:25 PM
Location:	211 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

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Website:	http://www.starcinemas-ohio.com/

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Friday, December 14 & Saturday, December 15
11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55
Sunday, December 16: 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25
Monday, December 17 & Tuesday, December 18
2:25, 4:55, 7:25
Wednesday, December 19: 4:55, 7:25

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The Possession of Hannah Grace (rated R) at 2:25 PM on 12/16/2018

Start Time:	2:25 PM
Location:	211 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

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Thursday, December 13: 2:25, 4:55, 7:20
Friday, December 14 & Saturday, December 15
7:20, 9:50
Sunday, December 16 thru Tuesday, December 18: 7:20

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2D Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (rated PG) at 2:30 PM on 12/16/2018

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Location:	211 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

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Instant Family (rated PG13) at 3:45 PM on 12/16/2018

Start Time:	3:45 PM
Location:	211 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

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Thursday, December 13: 3:45, 7:00
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12:20, 3:45
Monday, December 17 & Tuesday, December 18: 3:45

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (rated PG) at 7:00 PM on 12/16/2018

Start Time:	7:00 PM
Location:	211 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

End Time:	7:10 PM
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Thursday, December 13: 7:00
Friday, December 14 & Saturday, December 15
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Sunday, December 16: 12:00, 12:30, 3:15, 3:45, 7:10, 7:25
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Wednesday, December 19: 3:15, 7:10

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Mortal Engines (rated PG13) at 7:00 PM on 12/16/2018

Start Time:	7:00 PM
Location:	211 Harry Sauner Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

End Time:	7:00 PM
Website:	http://www.starcinemas-ohio.com/

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