NEWS


‘Beggars’ Night’ events scheduled across county

‘Beggars’ Night’ events scheduled across county

Fayette County will be busy this week as residents celebrate Halloween with traditional Beggars’ Night events and more on both Thursday and Satu...

October 26th, 2020 |  


South Side Church of Christ held its Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday for residents to come and get some delicious candy. The church estimated they had ...

October 26th, 2020 |  


AAA: Gas prices rise in Ohio

The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is a eight cents higher this week at $2.111 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s ...

October 26th, 2020 |  


Police Arrests/Citations

According to reports, the following individuals have been arrested or cited by the Washington C.H. Police Department. They are presumed innocent unles...

October 26th, 2020 |  


Police Incidents

According to reports, the Washington C.H. Police Department responded to the following calls:Oct. 25Theft: At 12:34 a.m., Chad White, of Kimberly Driv...

October 26th, 2020 |  


SPORTS


8:38 pm
Updated: 8:42 pm. |    
MT season ends in District semifinals

Unbeaten Steelers reach top spot in AP Pro32 poll

NEW YORK (AP) — As the league’s only unbeaten team, the Pittsburgh Steelers have climbed all the way to the top of the NFL.As well as the ...

October 27th, 2020 |  


World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics

MONACO (AP) — Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was banned for two years on Tuesday and lost his chance to succeed Usain Bo...

October 27th, 2020 |  


Penn State RB Cain out for the season

Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss the rest of the season with an injury, another blow to the the 18th-ranked Nittany Lions’ backfield ...

October 27th, 2020 |  


Second day at State better for Aleshire

Second day at State better for Aleshire

COLUMBUS — Miami Trace High School junior Libby Aleshire concluded the two-day State golf tournament competition at the Gray course at The Ohio ...

October 26th, 2020 |  


Ohio State rolls over Nebraska, 52-17

COLUMBUS — Other than Nebraska coach Scott Frost, Ohio State football coach Ryan Day didn’t think anyone should expect an apology after OS...

October 26th, 2020 |  


LIFE


Ideas for a Halloween celebration

Ideas for a Halloween celebration

Are you hosting a Halloween celebration with just family or a few friends? How about having healthy food? Just because it is healthy doesn’t mea...

October 23rd, 2020 |  


‘Sunny, with a chance of meatballs’

How can so many things go through your mind at once? Today is Jesse’s third birthday, which means all the usual birthday festivities with cards,...

October 20th, 2020 |  


Getting crafty for the fall season: Paper Bag Pumpkin

Getting crafty for the fall season: Paper Bag Pumpkin

With the fall season comes various craft ideas to get the imagination flowing. To assist families with craft ideas that can be done at home, especiall...

October 20th, 2020 |  


FCMH Foundation gala set to go virtual

FCMH Foundation gala set to go virtual

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced members of the Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) Foundation to put on their thinking caps to find another way t...

October 20th, 2020 |  


What’s happening at Carnegie Public Library?

What’s happening at Carnegie Public Library?

While the library building is currently closed for browsing, many services and programs are still available to library users! Online, check out “...

October 19th, 2020 |  


Black licorice warnings & tips for safe Halloween celebrations

Black licorice warnings & tips for safe Halloween celebrations

I heard that eating too much black licorice can cause heart problems. Is that true?In some cases, for some people, yes.With Halloween coming in a coup...

October 19th, 2020 |  


OPINION


What’s happening at Carnegie Library?

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...

September 18th, 2020 |  


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...

September 10th, 2020 |  


Novel by retired educator addresses question of racial injustice

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...

September 7th, 2020 |  


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 ...

September 1st, 2020 |  


‘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...

July 14th, 2020 |  


Lining your driveway with trees

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...

July 7th, 2020 |  


BUSINESS


2:52 pm |    
YUSA opens new warehouse

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...

August 19th, 2020 |  


‘Shop Hop’ to be held downtown this month

‘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...

August 5th, 2020 |  


The City of Washington Court House and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized “The Guest House Spa” with a new busines...

July 29th, 2020 |  


Menards facility construction underway

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...

July 8th, 2020 |  


Chamber welcomes ‘Court House Nutrition’

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,...

July 7th, 2020 |  


SOCIAL MEDIA