Fayette County’s ‘Toast to Summer’ has arrived
‘A once in a lifetime experience’
The Warehouse celebrates 21 years with open house
Summer gardening at Carnegie
Sears Hometown store closing July 23
Latest Updates
- Fayette County’s ‘Toast to Summer’ has arrived - 12:00 am
- ‘A once in a lifetime experience’ - 5:02 pm
- Warming drives spread of toxic algae in US, researchers say - 3:41 pm
- House approves bill expanding treatment for opioid abuse - 3:38 pm
- The Warehouse celebrates 21 years with open house - 2:59 pm
- Rowlands celebrate 65 years of marriage - 2:42 pm
- Police Arrests/Citations - 2:30 pm
- Police Incidents - 1:58 pm
- New Holland United Methodist Church to hold VBS - 12:23 pm
- Commission on Aging Lunch & Activities - 12:06 pm
- Heat-related illnesses should be monitored - 12:00 pm
- Board of DD hosts second ‘Trauma-Informed Care’ presentation - 11:51 am
- Fayette among 9 central Ohio counties to receive funding from EPA to help homeowners with failing home septic systems - 11:19 am
- Summer gardening at Carnegie - 5:22 pm
- Sears Hometown store closing July 23 - 5:04 pm
- Council talks projects, praises first responders - 4:54 pm
- Humane society visits Jeff Library - 4:26 pm
- Jeff Library hosts two events - 4:24 pm
- AAA: Nearly 47 million Americans to set new Independence Day holiday travel record - 4:06 pm
- Summer concerts begin Sunday - 3:58 pm
- Sugar Creek American Baptist Women’s Ministries meet - 3:53 pm
- Fayette County Horse Queen crowned - 3:42 pm
- The Trumpet Sounds: ‘Purpose’ - 3:21 pm
- Darlene D. (Wimer) Haynes - 3:10 pm
- Meet the Farmers’ Market volunteers - 2:01 pm
NEWS
Commission on Aging Lunch & Activities
The lunch menu for the Fayette County Commission on Aging for the week of June 25-29 is as follows:MONDAYBBQ riblet sandwich, hash brown potatoes, sea...
Heat-related illnesses should be monitored
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 600 people are killed in the United States every year by extreme heat. He...
Fayette among 9 central Ohio counties to receive funding from EPA to help homeowners with failing home septic systems
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering communities, including Fayette County, financial assistance through the Water Pollution Con...
Summer gardening at Carnegie
Reagan waters the children’s garden at Carnegie Public Library during the library’s program, “Story Time!” .neFileBlock { mar...
Sears Hometown store closing July 23
The Sears Hometown store, located at 1572 State Route 22 NW in Washington Court House, will close on July 23.The store is one of between 90 and 100 Se...
SPORTS
Michigan State president apologizes for ‘kickback’ comments
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University’s interim president apologized Thursday for emails in which he said a victim of former cam...
Federer edges Paire to advance in Halle
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Roger Federer overcame two match points against Benoit Paire to reach the quarterfinals of the Gerry We...
Washington C.H. Little League update
Washington C.H. Little League resultsMajor DivisionJune 15, 2018Corvettes won, 7-4Offensively for Corvettes: John Wall, 1 double; Lafe Coleman, 1 hit;...
Indians rout White Sox, 12-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber shut down the White Sox and became the first pitcher with 11 wins this season. So what else is new for the reignin...
Homers rally Reds over Tigers, 5-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Tigers knew exactly what hit them — the daunting combination of a homer-friendly park and a free-swinging Reds offen...
MT girls win Ironton Shootout
The Miami Trace Lady Panthers have been busy this summer putting in the work in the gym and weight room, at several shootouts and the Cedarville baske...
LIFE
Healthy eating on a budget
So I’ve been trying to eat healthier, but I’m finding that it’s been pretty expensive to do so far. Do you have any tips on how I ca...
The Amish Cook: Yoder family settles into new home
We’re actually settled into our new home, and yes we love it! Okay, I can’t say that I don’t have some things that need to be organi...
Washington Garden Club holds meeting
Washington Garden Club met recently at the home of Linda Warfield, the club’s secretary. Guests were invited; Debbie Carr, Fayette Garden Club a...
Children enjoy DIY Tote Bag Workshop
Jeffersonville Branch Library was the place to be for Miss Susan’s DIY Tote Bag Workshop. Those who enjoyed creating a masterpiece were Cheyanne...
Jeffersonville Branch Library celebrates fathers
Several participants gathered to honor dads by creating beautiful Father’s Day cards, coupon books and magnet frames at Jeffersonville Branch Li...
OPINION
‘Ditch Lilies’ and other low maintenance tricks
We all learned in high school science class that “Nature abhors a vacuum.” If there’s an empty space something will always fill it; ...
Don’t wait; call if you need help
When I broke my rib (which I did by coughing too hard … it’s a long story), I immediately went to the doctor and got an X-ray.When I start...
Introducing Ohio’s next generation to manufacturing
This summer marks the sixth year my office is partnering with local companies and organizations to host summer manufacturing camps for young Ohioans a...
Jonathan Winters and job No. 1
Many years ago when I was in school in Dayton I met Jonathan Winters, the late improvisational comic. We met following one of his performances at Memo...
The mystery of LeBron James
I enjoyed Jeff Gilliland’s column Saturday on LeBron James, and can’t argue much with the points he made.As a student of the NBA – a...
LeBron: Is he or is he not?
If you’re a LeBron James or Cleveland Cavaliers fan, you might want to skip this article. Because I am about to tell you that despite all the su...
BUSINESS
Fayette Agricultural Society named Business of the Month
The Fayette Agricultural Society was chosen as June’s Business of the Month for their longstanding dedication to Fayette County. Their cooperati...
Tractor Supply Company donates to Miami Trace FFA project
Tractor Supply Company and the National FFA Organization are supporting Ohio’s next generation of agricultural leaders through the third-annual ...
An end…and a beginning
Although a fixture on Elm Street since 1974 is coming down this Thursday, the tear-down of the old McDonald’s restaurant will usher in the const...
Domtar EarthChoice Ambassadors donate textiles to The Well
At Domtar in Washington C.H., the business has EarthChoice Ambassadors who are committed to promote sustainable business practices to customers, emplo...
Wicked Sensations II joins Chamber
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed its newest member, Wicked Sensations II, LLC, located at 1159 Columbus Ave. in Washington C.H...
YUSA named Chamber Business of the Month
YUSA Corporation has been selected as the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. Established in Washington C.H. in 1987, YUSA is an...
