Featured Stories

— From Jayne Garber, of Sabina Tomato Barley Soup 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped cabbage (optional) 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. oil 2 1/2 cups water 1 qt. home-canned tomatoes 10 3/4 oz. chicken broth (use vegetable broth for a vegetarian recipe) 1/4 cup […]

— From Lucy Cartwright, of Washington Court House, Ohio Layered Pumpkin Dessert 1 package (15 ounces) Hostess Twinkies (10 Twinkies) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 container (8 ounces) frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed, divided 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1 […]

This bridge spans Paint Creek on Old US 35 SE in Fayette County. “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” — Isaac Newton

FRONT PORCH PROFILE: Susan Valentine-Scott, Executive Director, Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau

FRONT PORCH PROFILE: Susan Valentine-Scott, Executive Director, Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau

What do you like most about Clinton County? The people, places and things. The people are absolutely awesome and have welcomed me into this community. The places, well let me emphasize that we have such awesome and unique attractions. We have Agri-Culinary Tourism, horse shows, dog shows, third Friday events, the Wine Walk, alpacas, strawberries, […]

Stringing together memories

Stringing together memories

The Little Strings offers custom string art, hosts parties By Sarah Allen HIGHLAND COUNTY — It began with a birthday present; it became a business; but it has always been “strung together” by one thing: Family. The Little Strings is a Facebook-based business set in Highland County that offers custom-made string art. The very first […]

In The Kitchen With: Cory Colley

In The Kitchen With: Cory Colley

By Adam Black [email protected] WAVERLY — While many bring the heat in the kitchen, Cory Colley enjoys bringing the smoke. Colley’s love of cooking started at a young age while watching his grandmother cook, and he’s had a passion for being in the kitchen ever since. That passion grew after getting a job at Beast […]

Olympics are a go despite opposition, pandemic

Olympics are a go despite opposition, pandemic

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FILE – In this May 9, 2021, file photo, a general view of National Stadium during an athletics test event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo. IOC officials say the Tokyo Olympics will open on July 23 and almost nothing now can stop the games from going […]

The Latest: Zverev advances to 3rd round at French Open

The Latest: Zverev advances to 3rd round at French Open

Germany’s Alexander Zverev plays a return to Russia’s Roman Safiullin during their second round match on day four of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning a point against Russia’s Roman Safiullin during their second round match on […]

GABP embarrassment: Phils 17, Reds 3

GABP embarrassment: Phils 17, Reds 3

Philadelphia Phillies’ Jean Segura, left, celebrates the two-run home run by Rhys Hoskins, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) Philadelphia Phillies’ Matt Joyce, left, high-fives J.T. Realmuto, middle, and Travis Jankowski, right, after hitting a grand slam during the […]

Country Culture Boutique LLC offers fashion with country-inspired twist

Country Culture Boutique LLC offers fashion with country-inspired twist

Country Culture Boutique LLC offers fashion with country-inspired twist Story and photos by Sarah Allen The newest fashions merged with country-inspired personality are never far away for shoppers of Highland County. Located just west of Hillsboro, Country Culture Boutique LLC has been providing customers with an array of clothing and accessories since November 2020. “I […]