♿ Highland County celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with community events. Commissioners issued a proclamation honoring DD Awareness Month during their March 12 meeting, welcoming self-advocates and students to highlight this year's theme "We're Here All Year." The celebration includes a Highland County Wildcats Special Olympics basketball game and the second annual "This Is Me" formal dance event for individuals with developmental disabilities. In other business, FRS Transportation shared plans for their new five-year transit development plan, noting significant growth from 75,000 trips in 2021 to over 152,000 trips last year. Commissioners also finalized the purchase of property for a new Engineer's Office truck barn at a cost of $390,000.
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🔍 Ohio man gets prison for meth deals in two counties. Robert Boltenhouse, 57, was sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars after pleading guilty to aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine. The Blanchester resident sold 3.12 grams of meth to a confidential informant working with the Highland County Task Force. Court records show Boltenhouse committed this offense while already on post-release control for previous fentanyl trafficking charges. He was ordered to pay $100 in restitution and began serving his sentence in February.
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📚 Carnegie Library brings books to everyone, everywhere in town. The library offers outreach programs to schools, preschools, and assisted living facilities throughout Washington Court House. Children can enjoy three weekly storytimes: Bonnie's Books on Tuesdays, Little Wigglers on Thursdays, and Hello, Friends! on Fridays. Wednesdays are dedicated to homeschooled children, with special events like the upcoming "Battle of the States" gameshow. The library's book bike will also be visible at community events this spring, ensuring library services reach the entire community.
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