Health Department Encourages Community Involvement
The Fayette County Health Department offers several community programs that motivate a healthy lifestyle The Fayette County Health Department offers three programs to members of the local community who are interested in pursuing a healthier lifestyle. The Health Department focuses on proper nutrition and exercise to help participants reach his or More...
Man Not Guilty On Arson Charges, Hung Jury On Fifth Charge
The State Fire Marshal's office is on scene investigating the suspicious house fire at 343 Staunton-Jasper Road. ADVOCATE PHOTO/DEREK MYERS A Fayette County man arrested for an early morning house fire that More...
Hundreds of dead fish reported at Rocky Fork Lake
Hundreds of fish are floating dead in Rocky Fork. Photo: Rory Ryan, Highland County Press Rory Ryan, Highland County Press With buzzards circling overhead, the stench of dead and decaying white bass permeated a More...
Attorney General DeWine Requests Removal of Urban Outfitters “Prescription Line”
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine requested today that the Urban Outfitters retail chain cease sales of its “Prescription Line” of glasses, coasters, mugs, and drink holders. The products mimic prescription More...
Fayette County Interstate Speed Increasing To 70 MPH
Pictured are the interstates increasing their speed limits The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) unveiled a map identifying interstate highway locations where motorists will be legally permitted to drive More...
Firefighters thank public for successful fundraiser
Virgil Barker A fish fry held by a local fire department in an attempt to raise funds for a burn victim was a success. Jefferson Township Fire Department, in Jeffersonville, held a fish fry on May 18 to raise donations More...
Woman remains hospitalized after being struck
Pamela Watson. CREDIT: Facebook A Washington Court House woman remains hospitalized in Dayton after she was struck by an SUV on Tuesday. Pamela Watson, 58, was walking her dog along Robinson Road shortly before More...
Roadwork in Fayette County
The following work is planned in the Fayette County area on the specified dates and times. All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed or cancelled without prior notice. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 State Route 62 – (NEW) – SR-62 More...
City Schools Recognize Retirees and Plan for the Future
The Washington Court House School Board met briefly this evening to thank retirees, discuss possible implementation of alternative learning strategies, and voted unanimously to raise the cost of school lunches. Washington More...
Greenfield pupils visit Konneker Education Museum
By Harold Schmidt Greenfield Historical Society More than 140 Greenfield Exempted Village School District third-graders visited the Greenfield Historical Society’s Konneker Education Museum in May to learn More...
