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Deputies Respond To Standoff At Trailer Park
Over a dozen deputies responded to Jamison Trailer Park for a standoff. ADVOCATE PHOTO/DEREK MYERS Deputies responded to a call Tuesday evening in Washington Court House that turned into a standoff....
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Three Taken Into Custody After High Speed Pursuit
One suspect is seen laying on the ground as deputies take three people into custody after a high speed chase. ADVOCATE PHOTO/DEREK MYERS Several agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit that...
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Four Departments Battle Early Morning House Fire
An early morning house fire in Washington Court House took four fire departments several hours to get under control. Washington Court House Firefighters responded to the 500 block of North North...
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Head-on Crash Injures Five, Three Flown From Scene
Three people from this truck were flown by medical helicopters to Miami Valley after this truck hit another head on. ADVOCATE PHOTO/DEREK MYERS A head-on crash involving three vehicles in Fayette...
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Crash Involving Three Kids Injures Driver
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle traffic crash that hospitalized a 22-year-old Fayette County woman on Sunday evening. The crash, reported at 5:08 p.m., occurred...
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Firefighters Investigating Apartment Fire
Several fire departments responded to a triplex fire in Greenfield where Fayette Advocate was first on scene to bring you a picture of the flames. This apartment house went up in flames shortly after...
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Italian Bistro Opening On Columbus Avenue
Streetside 62 is located at 2007 Columbus Avenue in Washington Court House. Derek Myers, Editor-in-chief A new restaurant is opening in Washington Court House and the owners are excited to offer foods...
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Councilman Arrested, Appears In WCH Court
David Shoemaker is pictured in handcuffs and an orange jumpsuit is lead away from the court by his attorney, Lee Koogler of Hillsboro. Also pictured is Deputy Bailiff Gene Ivers. PHOTO/MARK BRANHAM...
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Stanforth Actively Seeking Escaped Inmate
The Fayette County Sheriff is actively engaged in a state-wide manhunt for an escaped prison inmate. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth told Fayette Advocate that his deputies have been provided with a...
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Children’s Playhouse Destroyed By Drugged Driver
Mark Branham Paint Creek Fire/EMS, the Highland County Sheriff, Greenfield Police, and the Ohio State Patrol responded to a vehicle crash on Childs St in Greenfield Monday morning. Witnesses on scene...
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Second Person Dies From Friday Crash
Another person has died as a result of a fatal Friday night crash that had already claimed the life of a passenger. Edward Winkler, 84, Howard, Ohio, has died at Miami Valley Hospital after sustaining...
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Shooting Suspect Composite Drawings Released
Highland County Press Highland County Sheriff Ron Ward is offering a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) involved in the shooting at a Highland County...
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Male Struck By Car That Fled Scene
One person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in downtown. ADVOCATE PHOTO/DEREK MYERS Police are investigating a hit and run in downtown Washington Court House. At around 5:20...
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Two Serious Crashes in Fayette County Saturday Night
Mark Branham MARK BRANHAM Fayette County emergency crews were busy Saturday night and into the wee hours of Sunday morning as two serious accidents occurred in the southern part of the county within...
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MedFlight Establishing Base In County
An aerial shot of the mega-site. Courtesy of Ohio Dept. of Development. An Ohio-based medical helicopter company will be opening a base in Fayette County. MedFlight, a not-for-profit air and ground...
View ArticleRoad Work Report
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: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6...
View ArticleColor of Harvest Raises Hunger Awareness
Kicking off the month-long efforts of Hunger Action Month, on Sept. 5, Mid-Ohio Foodbank is partnering with local businesses, landmarks, news stations and elected officials to “Go Orange” to raise...
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Tanger Outlet Turning Pink For A Cause
Tanger Outlet Center in Jeffersonville, Ohio. (Photo/Tanger Outlet Center) Pink is a bold color so significant that women everywhere know what it stands for immediately- it stands for hope! This fall,...
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There’s A New Restaurant In Town
The Washington Country Club is under new ownership and the Bryant family is trying to get the message out that they’re more than a golf course — a public one, at that. The Club at Quail Run, formerly...
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GPD Discovers Meth Lab
Mark Branham Greenfield police are on the scene of a meth lab after an anonymous tip of a foul odor led them to 358 Mirabeau St. Apt B. Police confirm at least a “one-pop” meth lab was discovered at...
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