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Healthy Solutions Suspends Services, Lays-off Employees
Federal agents carried dozens of boxes filled with papers and computers from the business. ADVOCATE PHOTO/DEREK MYERS Several employees of a local home healthcare facility that’s under a state and...
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County Farm Bureau Holding Pipeline Meeting
Fayette County Farm Bureau will be hosting an informative meeting concerning pipeline easement issues currently affecting Fayette County citizens. The briefing will be held at the Fayette Ag Center,...
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Tanger Outlets Jeffersonville Is Helping Students Succeed
Washington Middle School Photo Left to Right: Robyn Hansen, Washington Middle School Guidance Counselor, Kenny Upthegrove, Student, Eric Wayne, Washington Middle School Principal, Madalyn Wayne,...
View ArticleFayette County Welcomes New Dog Warden
Dog Warden emphasizes the importance of owner education Tori Johnson, Intern Some of you may have noticed that beginning in March of 2013 Fayette County Sheriff Deputy Robert Pitakos was appointed as...
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Students go homeless for a day to raise money
Pictured left to right: Corey Dawes, Bethany Gratz, Kasey Woods, and Jennifer Knisley Over twenty students went homeless over the weekend for a day to raise money for a local organization. Students...
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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...
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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...
View ArticleRoadwork 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Advertise Your Yard Sale For Free!
It’s starting to warm up outside and that means it’s time for Yard Sales! If you’re cleaning out your garage or trying to make some extra cash, be sure to advertise your yard sale on Fayette...
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View ArticleMiami Trace 5th Graders Graduate D.A.R.E
197 5th graders from Miami Trace Elementary School participated in and graduated from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program On Friday May 24th, Fayette County Sherriff, Vernon...
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Ohio veterans bonus ends this year for one group of veterans
Ohio has a unique way of thanking our newest veterans and those who serve. It’s the Ohio Veterans Bonus, for service given during the times of the Persian Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and...
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Johnny Paycheck tribute to highlight Greene Countrie Towne Festival July 20
Eric Huff Country music legend Johnny Paycheck passed away in 2003 following a long and successful – and sometimes controversial – career that brought him national recognition. Ten years later,...
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