| Economic woes damage Democrat hopes |
COLUMBUS (AP) - Frustrated, discouraged and just plain mad, a lot of people who have lost jobs - or know someone who has - now want to see the names of Democrats on pink slips. And that's jeopardizing the party's chances in Ohio and all across the country in November's elections.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| 2010 community concert season kicks off Sept. 19 |
Representatives of the Fayette Area Community Concert Association recently returned from a trip to Nashville, where they were reviewing possible artists for the 2011-2012 season
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| Hurricane warnings issued for Texas coast |
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) - Mexican authorities urged people to move to shelters while officials in Texas distributed sandbags and warned of flash floods as Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened and headed toward the northwestern Gulf coast on Monday.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| Grace UMC holds a 'Be the Church' Sunday |
What would change if church wasn't just a place you go to on Sundays, but the way you live?
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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| A passion for teaching |
All Jon Hemmelgarn had to do was land that first job. Then things would fall into place.
Sunday, September 05, 2010 |
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| Temperance leader visited city in 1901 |
On Sunday, Aug. 11, 1901, a 6-foot, heavy-set woman arrived in Washington C. H. aboard an early morning train from Columbus.
Sunday, September 05, 2010 |
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| Are you ready for emergencies? |
The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency (FCEMA) is joining in a nationwide effort this month, encouraging everyone to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools.
Sunday, September 05, 2010 |
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| Woman, 23, gets prison for drugs |
A Washington C.H. woman was sentenced Thursday to serve six months in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking prescription drugs.
Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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| Football flying |
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Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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| WCH police searching for missing 12-year-old |
The Washington C.H. Police are asking for the community's help in the search for a missing 12-year-old boy.
Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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| Record-Herald has new owner |
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y - Newly formed Ohio Community Media, LLC announced Friday the completion of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets formerly owned by Brown Publishing and Brown Media Holdings.
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Cherry Hill evacuated |
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Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| New home for Fayette Democrats |
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Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Oil platform explodes off La. coast |
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Chase suspect held on $150K bond in Hillsboro |
HILLSBORO - A South Salem man who allegedly fled from law enforcement officers twice before he attempted to pull a gun on them during a struggle was ordered to be held on $150,000 bond Monday in Hillsboro Municipal Court.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Area schools to get grants of $840K |
Ohio's selection to receive federal grants will provide the two local school districts with educational funding, according to State Rep. Ray Pryor.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Man back in court for domestic violence |
A Washington C.H. man who has seven prior domestic violence convictions is back in court facing a possible eighth conviction.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Obama ends Iraq combat effort: Time to turn page |
WASHINGTON (AP) - Opposed to the war from the start, President Barack Obama on Tuesday formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq as promised, declaring: "It is time to turn the page." He said the nation's most urgent priority must be fixing its own economy.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Man suffers injuries in bike accident |
A 64-year-old man was transported to Ohio State University Medical Center via helicopter Tuesday night following a bicycle accident on Old Springfield Road near State Route 22 East.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Teen facing forgery charges |
A California woman is facing forgery and obstructing justice charges for allegedly using fraudulent traveler's checks at the Prime Outlets Mall in Jeffersonville.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Final chase suspect caught |
The last man who was missing from Friday's high-speed chase that began in Sabina and ended in Fayette County was apprehended over the weekend by the Highland County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Guilty plea in check theft |
A Washington C.H. woman is facing possible prison time after pleading guilty Monday to stealing more than $2,000 worth of checks from her grandparents' business and church accounts.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Humane Society photo contest voting underway |
The photo contest for the Fayette County Humane Society 2011 calendar is off and running. With 139 entries, this years contest is a funny and vibrant collection of animals sure to amuse.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| 'Wild success' |
The weekend's tire collection was a "wild success" for the Fayette Soil & Water Conservation District, said Chet Murphy, the district administrator, as approximately 180 tons of scrap tires were dropped off by the public.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Project to expand broadband in Ohio |
A nearly $95 million project to bring fiber optic broadband Internet access to Appalachian Ohio will benefit Fayette County.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Police arrest robbery suspect |
Police have arrested a Washington C.H. man for the July 6 robbery of the Flagway store on Dayton Avenue.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Two men guilty of drug charges |
Two men pleaded guilty to drug charges Monday. A Washington C.H. man was sentenced to six months in prison Monday after pleading guilty to two counts of trafficking in drugs.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Miami Trace's 'excellent' rating now official |
Although Miami Trace officials revealed last week that their district had been recognized as "excellent" by the state for the second straight year, it was made official Friday by the Ohio Department of Education.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| Reasons for firefighters resignations unclear |
Several volunteer firefighters from the Pic-A-Fay Joint Fire District resigned recently, although no officials have commented regarding the reason.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| 'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive collects 4,000 items
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In the first year for the county-wide school supplies drive, Stuff the Bus ended with 4,000 donated items and over $3,500.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| Bed bugs "a problem" in Fayette County |
What many are calling a "bed bug epidemic" in Ohio has also affected Fayette Countians, according to the Fayette County Department of Health.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| Friday nights firing up |
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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| Tire recycling event nets 11,000 tires in county |
Officials are calling Friday's tire recycling event a success, with more than the equivalent of 11,000 passenger tires collected.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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| American freed from N. Korea back home |
BOSTON (AP) - An American held captive for seven months in North Korea stepped off a plane in his hometown Friday, looking thin but joyful as he hugged the former president who had helped win his release and family and friends surrounded him in a group embrace.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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| High-speed chase ends in county; 2 caught |
Sheriff's deputies searched for more than two hours Friday for three men who led Sabina police on a high-speed chase into Fayette County, resulting in the apprehension of two but with one still on the loose.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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| Ex-guard convicted of sneaking pills into jail |
LONDON-A former Madison Correctional Institution (MaCI) guard is behind bars today, following his conviction Wednesday on a drug conveying charge.
Brian E. Hinkley, 27, 4100 Bogus Rd., Washington C.H., is in the Tri- County Regional Jail, following a day-long trial in Madison County Common Pleas Court.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| City schools get top marks from state |
For the first time in district history, Washington C.H. City Schools received an "Excellent" rating from the Ohio Department of Education.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Bailey death suit settled |
The Lori Bailey wrongful death lawsuit filed by Bailey's mother against county officials and former deputies has been settled for $250,000.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Trucker found dead |
A Newport, Mich., man was found dead of apparent natural causes at the Flying J Truck stop Wednesday.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Barger Road fire ruled as arson |
A house fire Tuesday morning on Barger Road has been ruled an arson, according to Concord-Green Fire Department Chief Ralph Stegbauer.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| City locks in gas rates for winter |
With cooler temperatures on the not-too-distant horizon, the City of Washington C.H. announced at Wednesday night's city council meeting that it has established a fixed price for natural gas for the city's aggregation program.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| County hosting old tire roundup |
Any resident with scrap tires they want to get rid of will have a chance to drop them off at the Fayette County Transfer Station on Saturday as part of a statewide Tire Amnesty Grant program.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| FFA alumni sale is Friday |
The Miami Trace Future Farmers of America Alumni are preparing for the group's 34th annual FFA Alumni sale Friday morning at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| WHS history teacher honored |
Washington High School history teacher Paul LaRue has been named as one of 52 teachers nationwide honored with the 2010 Preserve America State History Teacher of the Year award.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Court upholds McGraw conviction |
The 12th District Court of Appeals recently upheld the convictions of Roger D. McGraw, who is serving a 32-year prison sentence for stabbing his ex-wife, Linda McGraw, and her friend, Heath Gordon.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Toxic algae bloom found in
Deer Creek Lake |
State officials have found toxic algae in Deer Creek State Park and are advising visitors avoid contact with lake water.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Men hospitalized after wrecks |
A Greenfield man was flown by medical helicopter to Ohio State University Medical Center after he was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Prank puts sex offender back in jail |
As four juveniles awoke the morning of July 28, they were shocked to hear voice mails on their phones from a person claiming to be a deputy, ordering them to report to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office or else.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Shelter from the Storm |
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| Putnam Co. man recovering from West Nile virus; no cases here |
COLUMBUS - Ohio's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2010 was confirmed today by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), which also reported a sharp increase in the number of WNV-positive mosquitoes.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| 7th DUI gets woman 3 years |
A Chillicothe woman will spend three years in prison as a result of her seventh OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) offense in the past 17 years.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| Three injured in 1-car crash |
Three people were injured in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 8:30 Monday night.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| Sex offender indicted again |
As authorities expected, a 43-year-old local sex offender was recently indicted by a Fayette County grand jury on one count of gross sexual imposition.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| Area teachers take
part in SSCC workshop |
In a scene reminiscent of an old "MacGyver" episode, local high school chemistry teachers put everyday objects to the test during an annual workshop sponsored by Southern State Community College.
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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| Persinger album now on sale |
Allie Persinger's debut album, Fanatic, was a project-in-the-works much longer than the aspiring singer would have liked.
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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| Bailey wrongful death suit dismissed |
A $2 million federal lawsuit filed in 2008 by the mother of Lori Bailey, claiming county officials and former deputies are responsible for the woman's Nov. 1, 2006 death, has been dismissed from federal court.
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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| State rates Miami Trace schools as 'excellent' |
For the second year in a row, the Miami Trace Local School District will be rated excellent on the Ohio Department of Education report card.
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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| City kicking off pair of road repair projects |
Two major road projects will begin on Washington C.H.'s east side by the end of August as the city looks to give itself a bit of a facelift.
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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| Fayette County man indicted for OVI accident |
Chad L. Willis was indicted Friday on four counts of vehicular assault for injuring two children and two adults during an alleged drunk driving accident on July 9.
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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| Museum still open, despite ongoing construction work |
The work at the Fayette County Museum is progressing on schedule. The drainage pipes have been installed and the foundation under the back porch is being re-built.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| Fayette County man indicted for OVI accident |
Chad L. Willis was indicted Friday on four counts of vehicular assault for injuring two children and two adults during an alleged drunk driving accident on July 9.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| State rates Miami Trace schools as 'excellent' |
For the second year in a row, the Miami Trace Local School District will be rated excellent on the Ohio Department of Education report card.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| Kiwanis offering flags for donations |
Would you like to proudly display the American flag at your home or business on national holidays to show support for your country and community and to honor those who serve our country?
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| City kicking off pair of road repair projects |
Two major road projects will begin on Washington C.H.'s east side by the end of August as the city looks to give itself a bit of a facelift.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| City construction projects to begin |
Two major road projects will begin on Washington C.H.'s east side by the end of August as the city looks to give itself a bit of a facelift.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| Miami Trace rated excellent once again |
| Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| Willis indicted on vehicular assault charges |
| Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| Mound City to host guided walking tour |
There will be a one-mile guided walk at Hopeton Earthworks, from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. The walk will be over easy, rolling terrain.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Men face robbery charges |
The alleged robbery of two men and the theft of another man's wallet has led to multiple criminal charges filed against Theodore M. Cottrell and James F. Carey.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Sex offender arrested again |
A 43-year-old man who authorities call "a habitual sex offender" has allegedly committed another sex offense - this time against an 11-year-old boy.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Back to school |
A year ago, the first day of school at Cherry Hill Primary was a little bit of a challenge.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| President makes stop in Columbus Wednesday |
COLUMBUS (AP) - Admittedly wary of losing touch, President Barack Obama returned to the comfort of backyard politics on Wednesday, assuring a polite gathering of middle-class neighbors that the economy is coming around "slowly but surely."
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| Arson fire levels storage building on Leesburg Ave. |
A storage building behind a home on Leesburg Avenue was destroyed by fire overnight Wednesday and authorities have ruled it arson.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| Corn growers gather for SWOCGA |
More than 300 local farmers attended Wednesday's Southwest Ohio Corn Growers (SWOCGA) & Fayette Agronomy Field Day and learned about corn production and management techniques.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| Police nab Columbus man found with crack |
A Columbus man is facing several drug charges after police officers reportedly found crack cocaine in his possession.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| MT students return to school |
The first day of school Wednesday was a safe and successful one for Miami Trace, Superintendent Dan Roberts said.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| County's centenary was a real party |
Early in 1909, The Ohio State Register, the Democratic newspaper of Washington C.H., proposed holding in 1910 a "centennial celebration and monster homecoming" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fayette County's founding in 1810.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Fire destroys Bloomingburg home |
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Students enjoy free backpacks from The Well |
Thanks to The Well at Sunnyside, more than 300 students came away with free backpacks Saturday as they get ready to go back to school.Students enjoy free backpacks from The Well
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Land battle rages on |
Washington C.H. City Schools Superintendent Keith Brown said that the district never agreed to give 100 percent of the property tax collected from a piece of land, which is currently under dispute, to Miami Trace.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Obama to voters: 'Don't give in to fear' |
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Flying thousands of miles to reap millions of dollars, President Barack Obama is dashing across the country to help his party retain power, essentially offering one familiar argument: Republicans don't solve problems.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Weekend storms cause damage in Octa |
Severe storms that rolled through Fayette County Saturday evening caused heavy damage to the village of Octa and the surrounding area as well as to a gas station at the Interstate 71/Route 35 interchange.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Surber sweeps awards at BBQ & Boogie Fest |
Not only had Shawn Surber never won a cooking competition, he'd never even entered one before last weekend's Court House BBQ & Boogie Fest.
Surber was surprised to hear his name called out for winning the honor of Best Chili, but that was just the start.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Strickland visits area |
Gov. Ted Strickland visited New Holland Sunday to endorse State Rep. Ray Pryor and also to make a case for his own reelection.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Scouts in fair opening ceremonies |
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Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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| L.I.F.E. Center still offering services |
Officials from the local L.I.F.E Pregnancy Center want the public to know their help outreach services are still available and that they are holding an open house on Thursday to highlight these services.
Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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| Annexation dispute receives state hearing |
A land dispute between John Halliday and the Miami Trace Local School District has made its way to Columbus for the State Board of Education to resolve.
Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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| Williams named DD superintendent |
It came down to "three excellent candidates" for the newest superintendent of the Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities, board members said, but Powell native Fred L. Williams stood above the rest.
Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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| 4 rescued in Lake Erie plane crash |
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A small plane with a failed engine skimmed across the water on Lake Erie and sank Friday, and passengers and crew members on a ferry boat threw a life ring and life jackets to four people and pulled them to safety.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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| Recovery slowing |
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing economic recovery.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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| Algae blooms found in Deer Creek Lake |
DEER CREEK STATE PARK-State officials are urging visitors and their pets to use caution while visiting Deer Creek Lake at Deer Creek State Park due to growth of algae within the lake.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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| 'Poor conditions' result in charges |
A Washington C.H. woman has been charged with endangering her three children after authorities found the family living in "poor conditions."
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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| Stabbing suspect nabbed before flight |
ATLANTA (AP) - Elias Abuelazam was about to board a plane for Israel when police arrested him in connection with a three-month stabbing spree that left five men dead, 13 others wounded and a Michigan city in terror. In the moments before the pudgy man in flip-flops and shorts was handcuffed, passengers saw him nervously talking on his cell phone, insisting he wasn't violent.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Court House BBQ and Boogie Fest is Saturday |
This weekend's Court House BBQ & Boogie Fest will be the culmination of a plan that's been in the works for quite a while.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Water fun |
GREENFIELD - Amid sweltering August temperatures that have caused the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories throughout southern Ohio, it was a perfect time to enjoy a little water fun in Greenfield this week.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Adams acquitted in retrial |
Thanks in part to the successful appeal of a robbery conviction-and questions by jurors- Richard T. Adams was acquitted Thursday by a Fayette County jury at his second trial.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| The Well helping kids go back to school |
This Saturday, The Well at Sunnyside is offering kids in need supplies and clothing as they prepare to go back to school.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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| Council meeting back to normal |
When it was his turn to speak following Wednesday night's Washington C.H. City Council meeting, Steve Jennings thanked his fellow city councilmen for excusing his absense from the last couple of meetings he could not attend for personal reasons.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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| Accused yard sale thief back in court |
A Columbus man accused of robbing a Washington C.H. woman during her yard sale is scheduled to go to trial today for the second time.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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