Latest Updates
- Outlet mall sold to new company - 5:28 pm
- Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis - 3:29 pm
- County tornado sirens to be tested monthly - 3:22 pm
- Library ‘Zooms’ with best-selling author - 3:06 pm
- MT tech, curriculum leaders address education shifts - 2:57 pm
- Police Arrests/Citations - 11:41 am
- First round OVRDC county caucus scheduled - 10:56 am
- Historical Society hosts monthly meeting - 4:30 pm
- Vaccine appointments canceled amid confusion over supply - 3:21 pm
- Ohio plans 1st shot for all school employees in Feb. - 3:14 pm
- FCPH provides vaccination update - 3:10 pm
- MT provides ‘State of the District’ address - 3:08 pm
- Adena Health set to acquire FCMH - 2:51 pm updated: 3:10 pm.
- Land Transfers - 1:56 pm
- SSCC announces honors lists for fall semester - 1:55 pm
- Getting crafty with colors - 1:44 pm
- Commissioners approve purchase of John Deere loader - 1:37 pm
- Today is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day’ - 12:00 am
- Police Arrests/Citations - 6:10 pm
- FCPH asks for patience, kindness - 4:40 pm
- 3 Ohio men accused of illegally entering U.S. Capitol - 3:48 pm
- Race against mutating virus heats up - 3:45 pm
- Winter weather impacts school schedules - 3:40 pm
- County chosen to receive emergency food, shelter funds - 2:31 pm
- Washington Fire Department reports - 2:04 pm
NEWS

Ohio plans 1st shot for all school employees in Feb.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some school employees will begin receiving the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine this month as Ohio continues its goal...

MT provides ‘State of the District’ address
Miami Trace Local School District officials discussed their updated strategic plan on Monday when the second-annual “State of the District”...

Adena Health set to acquire FCMH
In a unanimous vote, the Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) Board of Trustees recently adopted a motion to move forward with a plan for Adena Hea...
January 26th, 2021 updated: January 26th, 2021. |
Land Transfers
The following land transfers were recently released online:Recorded Jan. 25Emerald Isle Enterprises LLC to Jaret Bishop, land on the corner of Glenn A...
SSCC announces honors lists for fall semester
Southern State Community College has released its President’s List and Dean’s List for academic excellence for fall semester 20/21. To be ...
SPORTS
Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy
NEW YORK (AP) — The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits ̵...
Ohio Girl’s High School Basketball Poll
The Top Ten teams in the girls’ Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2020-2021 season with first-place votes in parentheses...
Lady Panthers trounce Lady Cavs, 58-36
CHILLICOTHE — The Miami Trace Lady Panthers basketball team visited Ohio’s first capital Saturday, Jan. 23 for an afternoon game with the ...
Baseball gathers to honor Hammerin’ Hank
ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Snitker choked back tears as he remembered Hank Aaron’s affection for those who didn’t possess his unparalleled...
Panthers upend Cavaliers, 54-39
CHILLICOTHE — On Saturday, Jan, 23, the Miami Trace Panthers basketball teams visted Chillicothe High School to take on the defending Frontier A...

MT girls bowling 3rd at Muskingum Invit.
The Miami Trace girls varsity bowling team participated in the Muskingum University Bowling Invitational in Wilmington at Royal Z Lanes on Monday, Jan...
LIFE

Getting crafty with colors
What is color, and where do we get our colors from?We see colors all around us every day. Without light, we cannot see colors, because the colors are ...

FCPH asks for patience, kindness
As the county continues to face challenges like the rest of the world with the COVID-19 pandemic, Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) Deputy Health Co...
What’s happening at Carnegie Library?
Attention Fayette County families — winter activity packets are available now from Carnegie Public Library! Call from curbside to pick up a pack...

Food to stock up ahead of snowstorms
It seems like every time the weather forecast calls for snow, sleet or ice, the grocery store aisles empty of bread and milk. But I’m wondering,...

Country Cooking with Lou Ann: Pizza Chili
Hello! This week’s recipe is what I call a “Man Pleaser.”I made this for my husband and he really liked it. I liked it too, and it...
OPINION
Opinion: Closing YMCAs will worsen the harmful effects of COVID-19
YMCAs in Ohio support the Governor’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID. We are contributing to that cause by operating clean and safe faciliti...

Portman: Why I voted for Amy Coney Barrett
This week, I was proud to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. She is an impressive person and a distinguished legal...

Opinion: Your vote, your voice
This week, former Ohio Governor Bob Taft and I joined forces to encourage all Ohioans to vote in this upcoming election. We both served as Ohio’...
Opinion: Where is the civility and respect?
Dear Editor and citizens of WCH:This week has brought out some of the worst in America society. The world must be looking on and wondering what has ha...

What’s happening at Carnegie Library?
Adults, are you looking for a creative way to welcome autumn? Stop by the library this week and pick up a free “Take & Make Craft: Fall Leaf...
Thankful for the Drug-Free Communities Grant
Editor:The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made our work to combat addiction even harder.That’s why the Drug-Free Communities Grant Faith in Recov...
BUSINESS

Solar farm proposed for county
A Fayette County Board of Appeals meeting is being held next week in reference to a company (National Grid Renewable) wanting to create a solar farm i...

New coffee shop to open on South Elm Street
A new business will be opening in Washington Court House with a focus on “well-crafted beverages” such as fresh, roasted coffee and loose ...

Local donates gifts to Court House Manor
Local Sara Patterson recently donated gifts to residents of Court House Manor in Washington C.H. through her business, “Bling it on Boutique,...

Goodwill opens store at new location
Goodwill of South Central Ohio’s Washington Court House store opened in its new location on Thursday.Hours of operation in the new facility will...

Beford Ford makes generous donation
Beford Ford in Washington C.H. made a generous donation again this year of $5,000 to United Way of Fayette County. This donation is specifically to he...