Washington Court House News

Firefighters battled a fire in downtown Washington Court House early Friday morning.

Firefighters battled a blaze early Friday that lit up Washington Court House's historic downtown.

As a child, I have few memories associated with Independence Day. There's a reason for this: When you are growing up on a 900-acre farm in southcentral Ohio, you do not waste a beautiful, midsummer day to go on a picnic, take in a parade or watch fireworks.

Two counts of operating a vehicle impaired, driving upon marked lanes - Harold W. Dixley, 54, of 383 Golfview Drive, all charges dismissed with prejudice except for one count of operating a vehicle impaired, guilty, fined $375 and court costs, sentenced to one-year probation, ordered to complete driver intervention program, driver's license ...

The crux of the meeting centered around the report by city manager, Joe Denan and his concerns following the announcement by Ohio governor, Ted Strickland that funding for state libraries was going to be cut by 50 % as soon as September 29th.

Theft -A woman reported her wallet was taken while at Bob Evans Friday. Counterfeit - A male attempted to pass a counterfeit $50 at the Old Depot on North West Street Friday.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE - A former regional director of the National Wild Turkey Federation was sentenced to 10 months in prison June 2 for the embezzlement of $72,951, according to a report at Ohio OutdoorNews.com. Walter E. Ingram, 48, of Washington Court House, pleaded guilty April 2 in Fayette County Common Pleas Court to one count of felony ...

A Washington Court House woman was arrested on Thursday after shoplifting. 31 yr old Angela D. Daniels was picked up for petty theft by shoplifting after Krogers employees observed her leave the store located on Clinton Ave without paying for merchandise.

The Fayette County Fairgrounds in Washington Court House will be a popular place for Southern Gospel music lovers to celebrate the Father's Day weekend as Southern Gospel artists The Pfeifers host their annual Father's Days of Refreshing Weekend Campmeeting 2009 Celebration.

BLEVINS - CUTRIGHT: Joshua Aaron Blevins, 28, of Chillicothe, carpenter, and Megan Marie Cutright, 24, of Chillicothe, server.

Operating a vehicle impaired, suspended driver's license, no driver's license, left of center - George B. Jewell, 27, of 3423 Three Locks Road, Charges 1, 2 and 4 dismissed with prejudice in consideration of plea to Charge 3, guilty, sentenced to two-year probation and 20 days in Ross County Jail; May 28.

A standoff in northeastern Fayette County ended peacefully after two hours of negotiations with the suspect.

Warren track coach Alan Riffey doesn't have to explain how stiff the competition will be at the OHSAA Division II track & field regional at Meadowbrook High School in Byesville beginning Thursday and concluding Saturday.

Two counts of operating a vehicle impaired, left of center - Scottie R. Murray, 38, of 1033 Blain Highway, Waverly, all charges dismissed with prejudice except for one count of operating a vehicle impaired, no contest, fined $400 and court costs, sentenced to one-year probation and one day in Ross County Jail, ordered to complete driver ...

Four local high school students received the McDonald's Spring Sports Award and spoke on Buckeye Country's "Saturday Morning Sports Wrap Up." All four winners are seniors, which is rare.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War wish to install and dedicate a plaque on the late Samuel Ake Shattuck's grave recognizing him as the last Union Veteran of Pike County.

Saturday's weather is shaping up to be beautiful, and may make the perfect backdrop to clean off that motorcycle and hit the road for a good cause.

The van will be at Kroger's from and Wal-Mart from 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child to be immunized or make prior arrangements.

Officials are investigating a double stabbing in Washington Court House and the suspect is the victim's ex-husband who was already wanted by police.

Two people were seriously hurt after being stabbed Saturday afternoon in Fayette County.