Election Day quickly approaching
Second Chance prepares for holiday season
County shows off variety of costumes
FCPH reports 19 new cases of COVID-19
Reed named FCMH Medical Records director
Latest Updates
- Election Day quickly approaching - 12:00 am
- Miami Trace shows off its Halloween spirit - 3:41 pm
- State high court cases on ballot - 3:33 pm
- Second Chance prepares for holiday season - 2:55 pm
- County shows off variety of costumes - 2:42 pm
- View Story - 2:36 pm
- FCPH reports 19 new cases of COVID-19 - 2:32 pm
- Reed named FCMH Medical Records director - 11:48 am
- ‘Beggars’ Nights’ moved to Saturday - 3:43 pm
- Miami Trace to return to full in-person learning - 3:15 pm
- Small businesses receive CARES funding - 2:57 pm
- Public transportation available for early voting - 2:27 pm
- AAA offers ‘fall back’ driving tips as Daylight Saving Time ends - 2:16 pm
- Persistent prayer is the key - 2:12 pm
- Getting Ahead: ‘The moving tide’ - 2:07 pm
- Responding to COVID, confusion and darkness - 2:04 pm
- Curbside voting available for COVID reasons - 2:00 pm
- Police Arrests/Citations - 11:50 am
- Police Incidents - 11:46 am
- The Trumpet Sounds: ‘Erased’ - 11:24 am
- 224 tested at local COVID-19 pop-up site - 4:58 pm
- Drive-thru flu shot offered - 4:22 pm
- Washington Fire Department reports - 3:50 pm
- Council addresses many topics at meeting - 3:37 pm
- Yost announces success of statewide anti-human trafficking operation - 3:05 pm
NEWS
Miami Trace to return to full in-person learning
Miami Trace Local Schools updated the community Thursday on COVID-19 cases and contact tracing within the district and the plan to return to “Pl...
Small businesses receive CARES funding
At a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting, further Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding was allocated t...
Public transportation available for early voting
Fayette County Public Transportation is offering rides for those who would like to go vote between now and Election Day, Nov. 3.For those interested, ...
AAA offers ‘fall back’ driving tips as Daylight Saving Time ends
With the end of daylight saving time this weekend, motorists will be presented with challenges that could impact pedestrian safety. AAA East Central r...
Persistent prayer is the key
1 Thessalonians 5:1, “Pray without ceasing.”Very simply if you haven’t received an answer from God keep reminding Him that you are e...
Getting Ahead: ‘The moving tide’
When Glenda and I were first married we lived in Florida for a short time because I had some apartments to help build. We lived about a mile from the ...
SPORTS
Mayfield, better Browns back home to face Raiders before bye
CLEVELAND (AP) — Back when he was a TV commentator and dubbed a quarterbacks guru, Raiders coach Jon Gruden dissected Baker Mayfield’s gam...
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football will be available to pla...
Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franch...
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Atlanta Falcons finished.Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four fie...
Fresh off suspension, Hinch takes over as Tigers manager
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers hired AJ Hinch to be their new manager Friday, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he...
Browns’ Garrett practices, expected to play against Raiders
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett returned to practice after missing two days with an ankle injury and the Browns expect the NFL sacks leader to pl...
LIFE
Gloria, children ‘OK’ after car accident
I wanted to reach out to readers this week in place of Gloria. Gloria and two of her children were involved in a car accident last week. I am happy to...
FCPH reports 19 new cases of COVID-19
In Friday’s update from Fayette County Public Health (FCPH), it was reported that 19 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed and two more indi...
Reed named FCMH Medical Records director
Jennifer Reed has been promoted to the position of director of the Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) Medical Records Department.The move comes a...
Miami Trace to return to full in-person learning
Miami Trace Local Schools updated the community Thursday on COVID-19 cases and contact tracing within the district and the plan to return to “Pl...
Curbside voting available for COVID reasons
The Fayette County Board of Elections and Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) notified the public that “if you or someone you know is quarantine...
Drive-thru flu shot offered
Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) is offering its first-ever drive-thru flu clinic.Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Flu vaccines h...
OPINION
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...
Novel by retired educator addresses question of racial injustice
If you’re white and privileged, what is your responsibility when you witness racial injustice?I have clearly benefited from white privilege. I d...
Letter: Local hospital earns praise
Forty years ago, I saw for the first time what Washington C.H.’s Main Street Fayette is promoting here: “Shop/Buy Local.” A sign in ...
‘Political correctness counts for nothing’
Editor,I noticed the local media and city council coverage of the demonstration and local protest in support of Black Lives Matter that occurred in fr...
Lining your driveway with trees
Those of us with long driveways often fantasize about having a stately planting of matching driveway trees on both sides, forming a shady “tunne...
BUSINESS
On Aug. 10, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Washington and Main Street Fayette joined forces to welcome Calm Massage and Spa to me...
‘Shop Hop’ to be held downtown this month
The next shop hop, “The Feast and Shop,” hosted by Main Street Fayette (MSF) is planned for Aug. 14 and 15 in downtown Washington Court Ho...
The City of Washington Court House and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized “The Guest House Spa” with a new busines...
Menards facility construction underway
The construction of the new Menards facility is underway in Fayette County, although there is currently no timeline for when construction will be comp...
Chamber welcomes ‘Court House Nutrition’
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business this week to the community, Court House Nutrition. According to the owner Nicole Reedy,...
