Shelter faces challenges
The statewide coronavirus lockdown has hit the Highland County Homeless Shelter in a big way, with director Greg Hawkins telling The Times-Gazette that though...
Lucky buck night and turning off the TV
Editor’s note — We’re continuing our tradition of taking a look back each Saturday at some of the important, interesting or even odd events...
Health dept. addresses COVID-19 myths
The Highland County Health Department hosted a Facebook Live town hall on Thursday to answer community members’ questions and address myths circulated through social...
FRS Transportation remains open
At FRS Transportation, it’s “business as usual,” although the agency is taking precautions to ensure passengers’ and drivers’ safety with the program that was...
Stuffed animals brighten spirits in Lynchburg
When Hannah Simpson saw a Facebook post on a mothers’ group page about displaying teddy bears as a way to entertain children during the...
Serious about park closures
In light of Tuesday’s announcement by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources regarding closure of all campgrounds, cabins, restrooms, playgrounds and marinas at state...
OSHP using common sense
State troopers are using a common sense approach in dealing with the public following Governor Mike DeWine’s stay at home order earlier this week,...
Officials ask volunteers to sew masks
As cries for personal protective equipment (PPE) go out across the country, Highland County officials are asking volunteers to sew cloth masks, Highland County...
COVID-19 tops brief agenda for commissioners
With only one resolution and one item up for discussion, Highland County commissioners Jeff Duncan, Gary Abernathy and Terry Britton had an abbreviated agenda...
Shoring up Parker House
Scaffolding went up Wednesday morning for what was called “shoring up work” on an exposed wall that separated the Parker House from the recently...
