Greenfield Man Arrested On Drug Charges
The Highland County Press On March 26, an officer from the Hillsboro Police Department received information from current ongoing drug investigations that a male subject was coming to the city of...
View ArticleGlass Shatters On Child, Man Arrested
A Washington Court House man was arrested on Wednesday after his daughter dialed 9-1-1 claiming he shattered glass over an infant’s head. According to a report, Washington Court House police responded...
View ArticleTeacher Fired From Third Grade Teaching Post, Accused Of Violating Protocol
Washington Court House City School Board Derek Myers, Editor-in-chief A teacher was dismissed by district officials on Wednesday after accusations that she failed to follow protocol during a state...
View ArticleIRS releases the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2013
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of...
View ArticleAttorney General announces agreement with Ohio AMVETS groups following...
Ohio Attorney General Mike Dewine Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced he has reached an agreement with AMVETS Department of Ohio, AMVETS Career Center and AMVETS Department of Ohio Service...
View ArticleFree Community Egg Hunt On Courthouse Lawn
CLICK TO ENLARGE A community Easter egg hunt will take place on the courthouse lawn tomorrow in an effort to shed positive light on the community. On Saturday, March 30, there will be an Easter egg...
View ArticleDrugs, Needles Located During Weekend Traffic Stop
Jeffery Everhart A Greenfield man was arrested over the weekend after police found drugs and needles during a traffic stop. According to the Washington Court House Police Department, officers conducted...
View ArticleVictoria Secret Semi Stolen, Merch Not Recovered
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office, formerly known as The Sheriff's Residence. A semi trailer full of lingerie was stolen in Jeffersonville last week. According to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon P....
View ArticleHundreds Participate In Egg Hunt, Plans Underway For 2014
Pictured are 1/3 of the children that participated in the free egg hunt on Saturday on the courthouse lawn. Hundreds of youngters turned out to participate in the first ever downtown egg hunt that took...
View ArticleTwo Arrested On Felony Drug Charges
Highland County Press Two Hillsboro residents were arrested Sunday, March 31 after an investigation by the Hillsboro/Greenfield Joint Special Response team executed a search warrant in the 200 block of...
View ArticleMan Steals Mother’s Debit Card, Drugs Found
Travis Langley A Washington Court House man is in jail after admitting he stole his mother’s debit card and attempted to use it nearly a dozen times. According to the Washington Court House Police...
View ArticleTwo Door Beetle Hits Gas Substation, Six Occupants Injured
Six people were injured while riding in a two-door car after it hit a gas substation and rolled numerous times early Tuesday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Cody Nutt, 19, Mt....
View ArticleGreenfield Historical Society annual Spring Tea April 14
By Harold Schmidt Greenfield Historical Society This 1917 photograph shows members of the Murray family posing on the front porch of their home. From left right are James M. Murray Jr., his wife,...
View ArticleHike For Hospice Vastly Approaching
FILE PHOTO/HOSPICE OF FAYETTE COUNTY The annual Hike for Hospice is quickly approaching and this year is expected to be a huge success. Hike for Hospice will be held on Sunday, April 28, beginning at...
View ArticleAbsentee Voting For Special Election Begins
Pictured above is the Fayette County Board of Elections voting booths sat up at their offices to assist in absentee voting. Absentee voting has begun for a special election that’s being held in...
View ArticleODOT receives national recognition for excellence in snow and ice control
ODOT's Fayette County garage located at 2231 US 22 Southwest in Washington Court House. Credit: State of Ohio The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently received the American Public Works...
View ArticleFCMH Team Running For A Cure
Fayette County Memorial Hospital The Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) 2013 Relay for Life Team will be running for a cure of cancer on May 11, 2013. The 5K run will help raise funds that will be...
View ArticleExclusive Details on D.A.R.E. Deputy Who Resigned After Evidence Went Missing
Dennis Cotner New details only on Fayette Advocate about a Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy who resigned after evidence went missing and after the deputy admitted to misplacing money. Deputy Corporal...
View ArticleTime to Register and Round Up Miami Trace Kindergarteners for School Year...
Miami Trace It’s that time of year again when little tots venture out to get their first taste of education. Children who will have turned five years old by August 1, 2013 and wish to attend...
View ArticleFlames Reported On Snake Road
Mark Branham Firefighters from Paint Creek, Stations 1 & 2, and Brush Creek responded Thursday evening at approximately 9:30 to a reported structure fire at 9095 Snake Rd in Paint township. First...
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