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Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. City of Hillsboro financial audit released (highlandcountypress.com) — Hillsboro’s latest city financial audit for 2023 has been completed and accepted by the Ohio Auditor of State, confirming the city’s responsibility for meeting state laws and regulations. Residents can review the full audit online to see how Hillsboro’s finances and compliance were evaluated, including references to the Ohio Constitution, Revised Code, and grant requirements.
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2. Southern State student Angela Sheppard named Joyce Fender Family Scholarship recipient (wnewsj.com) — A Hillsboro-based foundation has awarded Southern State Community College student Angela Sheppard the 2026-27 Joyce Fender Family Scholarship, recognizing her as a standout single parent pursuing a business major. The $2,000 award supports her transition from licensed practical nurse to accounting student, with the goal of becoming a nurse auditor while honoring the legacy of local business innovator Joyce Magee Fender.
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3. Southern State launches new engineering technology degree this fall, opening doors to high-demand careers (highlandcountypress.com) — Southern State Community College is launching a new Engineering Technology associate degree this fall, with in-person classes based at the Central Campus in Hillsboro. The program blends mechanical and electro-mechanical training, hands-on work with advanced equipment, and industry-recognized certifications to prepare local students for high-demand technical careers or seamless transfer to four-year universities.
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4. Hillsboro man sentenced in vehicle theft case (highlandcountypress.com) — A Hillsboro man has been sentenced to one year in prison and ordered to pay more than $5,600 in restitution after pleading guilty to grand theft of a motor vehicle in Highland County Common Pleas Court. The case, involving a 2005 Ford Ranger, concluded with credit for time already served and highlights ongoing local court activity affecting Hillsboro residents.
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