Farewell to a dedicated servant
New Holland names new interim police chief
Minyo participates in elite scholar program
$11,000 from CORSA goes to county
Flags fly at half mast in honor of Ron Burke
Latest Updates
- Farewell to a dedicated servant - 6:57 pm updated: 7:44 pm.
- New Holland names new interim police chief - 6:20 pm
- Provisional voters’ IDs due Tuesday in deadlocked race - 6:00 pm
- Police Arrests/Citations - 3:04 pm
- Police Incidents - 2:50 pm
- AAA: More than 80 percent of older drivers aren’t talking about driving safety - 2:00 pm
- Minyo participates in elite scholar program - 9:28 pm updated: 10:33 pm.
- Trump tweet jabs Kasich - 6:47 pm
- $11,000 from CORSA goes to county - 6:25 pm
- South Central Ohio gas prices are down, as Ohio leads nation with biggest weekly drop - 5:21 pm
- Flags fly at half mast in honor of Ron Burke - 5:04 pm
- Elks present ‘Most Valuable Student’ scholarships - 5:01 pm
- Kirkpatricks have ‘Sew’ much success at state fair - 4:59 pm
- FCSO investigating Saturday morning homicide, WARNING: Profanity included in 911 call link - 9:41 pm updated: 7:45 pm.
- ‘Flippin’ for Fun(ds)’ challenge coming soon - 5:59 pm
- Portman talks funding to fight opioid epidemic - 5:46 pm
- Artists to take over downtown Saturday - 4:57 pm
- Commission on Aging Lunch & Activities - 4:37 pm
- Dragon hunting: The Ohio Dragonfly Survey needs your help - 4:18 pm
- $1.6 million paving project begins - 6:06 pm
- ‘The adventure of a lifetime’ - 5:54 pm
- Genealogical Society meets at Bloomingburg Cemetery - 4:11 pm
- Getting Ahead: ‘A state of poverty’ - 2:44 pm
- Special controlled dove hunt drawings offered in southwest Ohio - 2:02 pm
- Logos meeting set for Aug. 14 - 12:59 pm
NEWS
South Central Ohio gas prices are down, as Ohio leads nation with biggest weekly drop
Gas prices in South Central Ohio are down by almost two cents this week at $2.785 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.O...
Flags fly at half mast in honor of Ron Burke
In honor of Ron Burke — a dedicated local man who served at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and in a plethora of other local organizat...
Kirkpatricks have ‘Sew’ much success at state fair
Cali Kirkpatrick won an “Outstanding of the Day” in the 4-H Sew Fun Sewing Category at the 2018 Ohio Star Fair in August. Cali’s pro...
FCSO investigating Saturday morning homicide, WARNING: Profanity included in 911 call link
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) detectives are still seeking to identify a suspect and motive as they continue their investigation into t...
August 11th, 2018 updated: August 13th, 2018. |
‘Flippin’ for Fun(ds)’ challenge coming soon
The Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) Foundation will hold a “Flippin’ for Fun(ds)” challenge over the next month as they rais...
SPORTS
McClain wins 2nd FAC girls’ golf match
The Club at Quail Run was the site of the second Frontier Athletic Conference golf match of the 2018 season Monday, Aug. 13.McClain won the match with...
Lady Lion tennis opens season with win over Unioto
CHILLICOTHE — The Washington Lady Blue Lion tennis team opened the 2018 season with a non-conference match at Unioto Monday, Aug. 13.Washington ...
Protecting Luck becomes premium under Colts new regime
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts invested heavily in Andrew Luck’s protection plan during the offseason.Now it’s time t...
Murray loses in Cincinnati, clearing Federer’s path
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Andy Murray lost to Lucas Pouille 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on Monday, clearing ano...
Panthers scrimmage Waverly Tigers
Miami Trace junior Caden Sweitzer, at right, carries during a scrimmage against Waverly on the new field at Miami Trace Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.Jayden...
LIFE
Outdoor fun dwindles as smoky haze hangs over California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A dull haze and the faint smell of smoke from distant blazes have blanketed many California cities for two weeks, forc...
Commission OKs regulations to curb chronic wasting disease
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Natural Resources Commission has approved new deer hunting regulations aimed at stopping the spread of a dead...
Genealogical Society meets at Bloomingburg Cemetery
On July 14, the Fayette County Genealogical Society met at 10 a.m. at the Bloomingburg Cemetery for a demonstration of resetting old tombstones and a ...
Jones-Foster reunion recently held
The 151st Jones-Foster Reunion was held Saturday, July 14 at the Fayette County Commission on Aging, 1179 S. Elm St. in Washington C.H. In attendance ...
Charlotte Jones celebrates her 89th birthday
A wonderful 89th birthday was held this summer at the Bloomingburg town hall to honor Charlotte Jones, who has resided in Bloomingburg her entire life...
OPINION
Burke thanks Fayette County Fair participants
To the community:I would like to take this opportunity to THANK everyone for entering projects at the 2018 Fayette County Fair. Special thank you to D...
Increased FSA loan limits may cause more harm than good
In a time where farming has become increasingly expensive, from land value to input costs, some farm groups have demanded an increase in Farm Service ...
Old car no longer driving me crazy
I’ve never been very good at long-term relationships.That’s not so much because of a lack of commitment on my part, but rather the paucity...
The world should know what’s happening in Bangladesh
On July 29, university students Dia Khanam Mim and Abdul Karim Rajib were struck and killed by a bus in Dhaka, Bangladesh when two bus drivers were ra...
Is stone mulch the answer to low maintenance?
Homeowners who want nice landscaping, but dread maintenance tasks like weeding and mulching, often turn to stone mulch as a solution. Stone mulching i...
Preventing cancer in firefighters
In emergencies, while the rest of us run from danger, firefighters run toward it. And when they rush into the flames they’re not just putting th...
BUSINESS
Fayette County Airport named Chamber ‘Business of the Month’
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce recently honored the Fayette County Airport as the July Business of the Month. Located on State Route 38 just m...
Sears Hometown store closing July 23
The Sears Hometown store, located at 1572 State Route 22 NW in Washington Court House, will close on July 23.The store is one of between 90 and 100 Se...
Chamber presents scholarships to graduating seniors
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce recently presented five scholarships to Fayette County graduating seniors.Recipients of this year’s award...
‘Game On’ in Washington Court House
“Game On Arcade” will open within the next few weeks in Washington Court House, according to co-owner Mark Wilson.The arcade will be locat...
Fayette Agricultural Society named Business of the Month
The Fayette Agricultural Society was chosen as June’s Business of the Month for their longstanding dedication to Fayette County. Their cooperati...
Tractor Supply Company donates to Miami Trace FFA project
Tractor Supply Company and the National FFA Organization are supporting Ohio’s next generation of agricultural leaders through the third-annual ...
