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The mother of Miami Trace High School senior Caleb Bennett, who was involved in a serious car accident on Tuesday, gave an update on social media Thursday regarding Caleb’s recovery.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — Fayette County Public Health officials have announced updated office hours. The new hours, beginning the week of March 26, are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Patty Day is running for Hillsboro city auditor in the May 2 primary election, a position she has held since last year when she was appointed to replace former auditor Alex Butler after he resigned to become Highland County auditor.

Fayette, Clinton, and Highland counties are excited to be collaborating again for the second-annual Tri-County Battle of the Bands.

Main Street Fayette of Washington Court House will be hosting an “Egg-stravaganza” event on Saturday, April 7.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The third-annual Fayette Regional Humane Society Fur Ball will occur Saturday, April 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will be in the Mahan Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, 213 Fairview Ave.

BLOOMINGBURG — Naomi Sayre — the 21-year-old Bloomingburg woman who was reported missing two-and-a-half weeks ago — was found dead overnight at a Midland Avenue residence, according to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.

Miami Trace is going above and beyond to communicate with their students and locals through their innovative and relatable podcast called “The Panther Cast.”

Early this morning, members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, Ohio Attorney General’s Office - Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Youngstown Police Department met at the Washington Cemetery to conduct an ordered disinterment of the remains of Theodore “Teddy” Long, 19, of Toledo, Ohio.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — A juvenile was seriously injured Tuesday in a traffic accident involving a semi and pickup truck.