Latest Updates
- Body discovered in local barn lot - 3:56 pm
- Historical Society supports ‘Light Ohio Blue’ campaign - 3:12 pm
- Ohio’s Hospice holds Nursing Honor Guard tribute - 12:24 pm
- Wednesday Farmers Market venue at TSC opens - 12:13 pm updated: 12:15 pm.
- Pregnancy Center to hold ‘Walk for Life’ Saturday - 3:06 pm
- AAA: Nearly every state above $4 per gallon - 2:52 pm
- Police: Buffalo gunman aimed to keep killing if he got away - 1:48 pm
- What’s happening at Carnegie Library? - 1:32 pm
- Rotary recognizes local students - 1:31 pm
- Hartley Oil Company named Business of the Month - 1:28 pm
- OSHP: Man in 1-vehicle accident died from medical event - 11:50 am
- Jeffersonville pool to open May 27 - 4:54 pm updated: 10:48 am.
- Firefighters rescue dog from apartment - 3:02 pm updated: 3:44 pm.
- ODH provides information on nationwide infant formula shortage - 2:52 pm
- Vinyl Coffee celebrates one year - 2:47 pm
- Fayette Co. Travel & Tourism Bureau participates in Ohio Tourism Day - 2:47 pm
- Community Health Fair schedule released - 2:45 pm
- Commission on Aging lunch & activities - 1:17 pm
- Police Arrests/Citations - 12:18 pm updated: 12:15 pm.
- Police Incidents - 12:14 pm updated: 12:19 pm.
- FCPH: COVID community risk level remains low - 12:04 pm
- Local car show set to benefit veteran - 3:41 pm
- Historical Society hosts prom attendees - 2:53 pm
- Ashley Judd talks about mental health after mother’s death - 2:47 pm
- Doctor innocent after murder trial permanently loses license - 2:43 pm
NEWS

Hartley Oil Company named Business of the Month
The Fayette County Chamber Of Commerce has recognized Hartley Oil Company as the Business of the Month. Located at 907 Columbus Ave in Washington C.H....

OSHP: Man in 1-vehicle accident died from medical event
HIGHLAND COUNTY – A Greenfield man died in a single-vehicle accident Saturday.The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigat...

Jeffersonville pool to open May 27
The Jeffersonville pool is planned to open May 27 for the 2022 season if all goes according to plan, explained Jeffersonville Village Administrator Br...
May 13th, 2022 updated: May 16th, 2022. |

Firefighters rescue dog from apartment
On Friday afternoon, a fire was reported at the Village Court Apartments in Washington C.H. The occupant of the apartment was upset and was trying to ...
May 13th, 2022 updated: May 13th, 2022. |
ODH provides information on nationwide infant formula shortage
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is aware of the nationwide infant formula shortage and representatives have been communicating directly with formu...

Vinyl Coffee celebrates one year
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to congratulate Vinyl Coffee on its first anniversary. Owner Branson Moody says the business name c...
SPORTS
High School Scores
Monday’s ScoresBy The Associated PressBoy’s BaseballOHSAA Baseball ChampionshipsDivision IRegion 2Holland Springfield 10, Tol. Start 0Mans...
May 17th, 2022 updated: May 17th, 2022. |
Ohio principals reject endorsement deals for prep athletes
CLEVELAND (AP) — High school principals in Ohio have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow prep athletes to sign deals cashing in on their...

OHSAA girls wrestling: welcome to the Schott
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that its inaugural girls wrestling state tournament in March 2023 will be hel...

New Lexington wins Sectional semifinal over MT
The varsity baseball team from New Lexington High School made the trip down to Miami Trace High School for the opening round of the Division II Sectio...
After Game 7 win, Mavericks will enjoy, prepare for Warriors
PHOENIX (AP) — Coach Jason Kidd made it clear during an interview before Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals that no matter what happene...
LIFE
Ohio’s Hospice holds Nursing Honor Guard tribute
DAYTON, Ohio — As part of National Nurses Week, the Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard held a tribute on May 12 at the bell tower at Ohio&...

What’s happening at Carnegie Library?
Carnegie Public Library loves Fayette County — the library serves county residents through weekly storytimes in Washington Court House and Jeffe...

‘Holding the line between democracy and tyranny’
Editor’s note: Jeffrey Owens is a Jeffersonville native, a 1995 graduate of Miami Trace High School and 2000 graduate of Ohio University. As a l...
ODH provides information on nationwide infant formula shortage
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is aware of the nationwide infant formula shortage and representatives have been communicating directly with formu...

Community Health Fair schedule released
The Community Health Fair & Family Fun Day is around the corner. The 30th-annual event will take place on Saturday, June 11, and will again featur...

A versatile recipe packed with flavor
Hello!This week’s recipe is a new find for me.Its on the sweet side and it has so much incredible flavor and loaded in good things for you.IR...
OPINION
Vote for the MT renewal levy on May 3
Dear Editor,We are writing to urge Miami Trace School District voters to vote for the upcoming levy. The Miami Trace renewal levy on May 3 is not a ne...
Please support MT emergency renewal levy
Editor:As a former teacher in the Miami Trace educational system I am encouraging you to support the renewal levy by voting yes. Both of my children a...
‘Let’s keep the dream alive for today’s kids’
Dear Record-Herald Editor,When we moved to Fayette County in 1965 with our brand new teaching certificates, we were told about a dream to someday educ...
‘Keep Miami Trace great’
Dear Editor,I would like to thank the Miami Trace community for supporting our district in the past! Miami Trace provides excellent opportunities for ...
Strong schools, strong community
Editor,My name is Andrea Garland and I am a second grade teacher at Miami Trace Elementary School. Strong schools are the foundation to a strong commu...
An investment in our students’ future
Editor,I write this letter in support of the Miami Trace Local Schools renewal levy. The district has placed an issue on the May 3 ballot. Officially ...
BUSINESS

‘Dotting Our Community With Color’
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate Lorre Black Umbrellas art, “Dotting Our Community With Color,” Friday at S...

Le Ella Lanes named Chamber Business of the Month
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Le Ella Lanes as its Business of the Month. Owned by Ron and Diane Amore Jr., Le Ella Lan...
Apple Farm Service to hold Ride-N-Drive event at county fairgrounds
Apple Farm Service is organizing a Ride-N-Drive event to be held at the Allen County Fairgrounds (Lima), April 30, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and again...

Harbor Freight Tools to open in WCH
Harbor Freight Tools has announced it will be opening a new store in Washington Court House later this year.The new store will be located at 2110 Colu...
April 19th, 2022 updated: April 19th, 2022. |
What’s happening at McClish’s this spring?
We have been hearing that question a lot so far this spring! We will reiterate our early winter announcement letter that detailed several new exciting...

Chrisman H2O Conditioning named Business of the Month
Chrisman H2O Conditioning has been selected as the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce’s March Business of the Month. Opening its doors September...