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Police Incidents

According to reports, the Washington C.H. Police Department responded to the following calls:April 7Criminal Trespassing: At 11:28 a.m., officers resp...

April 10th, 2020 |  


Denen reminds city of tax deadline extension

Denen reminds city of tax deadline extension

At Wednesday’s Washington Court House City Council meeting, City Manager Joe Denen reminded residents that the local city income tax deadline ha...

April 9th, 2020 |  


16.8M Americans out of work; Easter celebrations move online

NEW YORK (AP) — A staggering 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs in just three weeks in a measure of how fast the coronavirus has brought wor...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Three charged this week in violent crime allegations

Three charged this week in violent crime allegations

Three incidents of alleged violent crimes were reported to police in the City of Washington C.H. this week.On Sunday just after 1 p.m., Washington Pol...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Power restored to county residents following storms

Power restored to county residents following storms

Just a few residents near the Village of Jeffersonville remained without power Thursday morning after a severe thunderstorm struck the county overnigh...

April 9th, 2020 |  


SPORTS


Olympics could be in doubt in 2021

TOKYO (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olym...

April 10th, 2020 |  


Staley thinks No. 1 South Carolina is national champs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley believes her top-ranked Gamecocks are the women’s basketball national champions, ev...

April 9th, 2020 |  


LeBron: Closure not likely unless Lakers can finish season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Instead of preparing for a playoff run, LeBron James is mostly spending the spring playing hoops with his teenage sons and en...

April 9th, 2020 |  


If school facilities reopen in early May, season schedules are in place

If school facilities reopen in early May, season schedules are in place

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association provided new details to member schools on Wednesday regarding spring sports schedules...

April 9th, 2020 updated: April 9th, 2020. |  


Redskins weigh drafting Chase Young vs. trading No. 2 pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — It has long seemed like a virtual certainty that the Redskins will take Chase Young with the second pick in the NFL draft.If t...

April 8th, 2020 |  


This Date in Baseball

By The Associated Press(April 9)1913 — Ebbets Field opened in Brooklyn and Philadelphia defeated the Dodgers 1-0 before a crowd of 10,000. The s...

April 8th, 2020 |  


LIFE


What’s happening at Carnegie Library?

Libraries live and breathe. The physical collections of books, magazines, and DVDs on the shelf, as well as the hands and hearts that share and borrow...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Confirmed cases of COVID-19 now at 5

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 now at 5

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fayette County is now at five, according to Fayette County Public Health (FCPH).The age range of cases in th...

April 8th, 2020 updated: April 8th, 2020. |  


Printing away the pandemic

Printing away the pandemic

When Josh Montgomery found himself at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and suddenly with little to do, the computer science professor from Southern S...

April 8th, 2020 |  


FCMH prepared for coronavirus surge

FCMH prepared for coronavirus surge

Staff members at Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) are working diligently and supplies are in adequate stock in response to the COVID-19 pandemi...

April 7th, 2020 |  


The Amish Cook: One size doesn’t fit all Amish

The Amish Cook: One size doesn’t fit all Amish

While our minds are constantly turned to those more seriously affected by the coronavirus, I sometimes feel like I need a breath of fresh air to think...

April 7th, 2020 |  


FCMH furloughs 71 employees in April

FCMH furloughs 71 employees in April

Due to a decline in patient volume in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) has decided to furlough 71 of its 35...

April 6th, 2020 |  


OPINION


What exactly is a Red Maple Tree?

What exactly is a Red Maple Tree?

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Withing days, the blooms fall onto th...

March 23rd, 2020 |  


Supporting communities during a pandemic

In the middle of this public health crisis, I am in constant communication with Governor DeWine, Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, and other health ...

March 20th, 2020 |  


World turns at God’s pleasure

World turns at God’s pleasure

I am always amazed at how suspicious we humans become in the face of, well, everything that comes along. Let’s examine.Communist infiltration in...

March 18th, 2020 |  


Census 2020: Why rural counts

By now, you have most likely received a postcard or letter in your mailbox inviting you to participate in the 2020 Census.Set forth as an effort to co...

March 18th, 2020 |  


Gardens should stand the test of time

Gardens should stand the test of time

In a lifetime of landscaping we’ve seen our share of community garden projects. Memorial tree plantings; “welcome” plantings at the ...

March 16th, 2020 |  


Waiting in the unknown is the scariest part

Waiting in the unknown is the scariest part

We’ve had some rough days lately in the newsroom at the Record-Herald office.Regardless of what others think of us, we genuinely care about our ...

March 16th, 2020 |  


BUSINESS


LeMaster commended for 35-year commitment

Rowland D. LeMaster, of Parrett Insurance Agency, Inc. in Washington C.H., has been recognized by The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) ...

March 18th, 2020 |  


Local businesses feel impact of state gym closures

Local businesses feel impact of state gym closures

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the state, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine decided on Monday to close gyms, recreation centers and movie theaters on ...

March 17th, 2020 updated: March 17th, 2020. |  


Dollar General stores dedicate a daily hour to the elderly

Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the first hour of operations each day be dedicated solely for the shopping needs of senior customers, who ...

March 17th, 2020 |  


Tanger Outlets announces modified hours

Tanger Outlets in Jeffersonville recently announced reduced hours until further notice.The hours for the mall at this time are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mond...

March 16th, 2020 |  


Local restaurants forge a path forward

Local restaurants forge a path forward

In accordance with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order that all restaurants and bars close dining areas in an attempt to stem the coronavirus, local r...

March 16th, 2020 updated: March 16th, 2020. |  


Local grocery stores reduce hours

Local grocery stores reduce hours

With the rise of cancellations and time changes, the Record-Herald took time on Monday to check on the various grocery stores in Fayette County to see...

March 16th, 2020 |  


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