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highlandcountypress. com > headlines > trucker-indicted-ohio-grand-theft-over-unpaid-turnpike-tolls

Trucker indicted in Ohio for grand theft over unpaid turnpike tolls

14+ hour, 45+ min ago  (374+ words) By David Beasley The Center Square In Ohio, failure to pay highway tolls could come with a heavy toll: time behind bars. A grand jury in Williams County recently indicted an Illinois truck driver on grand theft charges for failing…...

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highlandcountypress. com > education > vivek-ramaswamy-said-ohio-colleges-universities-need-be-consolidated-we-have-too-many

Vivek Ramaswamy said Ohio colleges, universities need to be consolidated: "We have too many of them

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (614+ words) Ohio Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he wants to consolidate Ohio colleges and universities." "The reason it's possible is that you look at certain areas of excess spending where we can not just cut cost but improve effectiveness," Ramaswamy…...

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highlandcountypress. com > sports > ohio-basketball-hall-fame-announces-2026-class

Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame announces 2026 class

4+ week, 6+ hour ago  (501+ words) The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame (OBHOF) is proud to announce the 2026 Induction Class, honoring 14 exceptional individuals and three teams who have made indelible contributions to Ohio basketball history. The Enshrinement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > ohio-state-highway-patrol-investigating-fatal-traffic-crash

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating fatal traffic crash

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (174+ words) The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single-vehicle traffic crash involving one fatality. The crash occurred on Friday, March 27 at approximately 4: 18 p. m. on S. R. 32 at milepost 6 in Brown County." Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating fatal traffic…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > ohio-blocks-big-solar-farm-despite-apparently-fake-public-comments

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (776+ words) By Kathiann M. Kowalski Canary Media Ohio regulators have blocked yet another major solar project because of local pushback, even though a significant number of public comments opposing the array appear to be fabricated. It's the latest blow to solar in…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > rep-wants-end-ohios-cap-gains-tax

Rep wants end to Ohio's cap gains tax

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (460+ words) By David Beasley The Center Square An Ohio state representative this week touted legislation to eliminate the state's capital gains tax, saying it would increase revenue by encouraging new business creation and entrepreneurship in the state. "If we want entrepreneurs…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > 2026-priorities-discussed-ohio-farm-bureaus-ag-day-capital

2026 priorities discussed at Ohio Farm Bureau's Ag Day at the Capital

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (143+ words) By Ryan Matthews Director of Communications and Media Relations Ohio Farm Bureau COLUMBUS " A large contingent of Ohio Farm Bureau members gathered at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus Feb. 18 for the organization's annual Ag Day at the Capital, meeting one-on-one…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > supreme-court-ohio-honors-lincolns-legal-and-historical-ties-during-americas-250th-celebration

Supreme Court of Ohio honors Lincoln's legal and historical ties during America's 250th celebration

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (192+ words) Before Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States, his career as an Illinois lawyer earned him prominence. During his rise to fame, Lincoln made a little-known stop right here in the Buckeye State. While Lincoln may have first…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > supreme-court-ohio-releases-competency-bench-card

Supreme Court of Ohio releases Competency Bench Card

3+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (145+ words) Key Features of the Bench Card Include: " Competency Evaluation Timelines: Clear guidelines on when hearings and evaluations must occur, ensuring timely and efficient case management. " Restoration Treatment Options: Detailed pathways for restoration treatment in the least restrictive environment, tailored to…...

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highlandcountypress. com > news > sen-husted-returns-more-31-million-ohio-projects-fy26-funding-package

Sen. Husted returns more than $31 million for Ohio projects in FY26 funding package

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (310+ words) WASHINGTON " Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) this week voted to pass a funding package, which secured critical investments for Ohio. "Funding the government is Congress" core responsibility, and I"m proud we made tremendous progress through regular order and bipartisan cooperation....