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Scarecrow Festival committee announces dates, entertainment lineup for September event WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Scarecrow Festival committee has announced the schedule for the upcoming festival, which will run from 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, through 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The festival will be open from noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

WCH Police Dept. arrests/citations According to reports, the following individuals have been arrested or cited by the Washington C.H. Police Department. They are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. July 12 Amber Hyer, 44, 652 Peddicord Ave., OVI (first-degree misdemeanor), OVI over .17. July 11 Charles Turner, 69, 107 E. Kennedy Ave., aggravated menacing (first-degree misdemeanor).

Fayette County Pelotonia Committee sets 11th annual cancer research fundraiser WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Fayette County Pelotonia Committee will hold its 11th annual Pelotonia fundraiser Saturday, July 25, at Champions Grill at the Greens Golf Course. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and will feature dinner, drinks, a live band, silent and live auctions, and a 50-50 raffle. Admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $25.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Greg Phipps has been selected as the new Fayette County workforce development coordinator, the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) announced. The position is funded and managed through a partnership involving the SOESC, Miami Trace Local Schools, Washington Court House City Schools, the city of Washington Court House and the Fayette County commissioners. Phipps replaces Rob Enochs, who is transitioning to a new role with Miami Trace Local Schools.

From left, Washington Fire Department Assistant Chief Jody Langley; Mike Alderidge and Andrea Lemaster, of the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office; and Fire Chief Chris Wysong discuss smoke detectors during a fire safety presentation at the Commission on Aging on Friday, July 10, 2026. Gail Allen | Record-Herald photo WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Washington Fire Chief Chris Wysong and assistant chief Jody Langley visited the Commission on Aging Friday to discuss Project Safe Senior.

The Mike Mallow Memorial Ride sponsor banner is displayed Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the American Legion Post 25. Gail Allen | Record-Herald photos Motorcycle riders gather at the American Legion Post 25 on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for the annual Mike Mallow Memorial Ride to raise money for his foundation.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Chiquita Nash, director of the Second Chance Center of Hope, has announced the center’s upcoming events for the remainder of 2026. Registration for the annual back-to-school backpack program for Fayette County students in need is open through July 24. Families who only need backpacks without supplies must still register. The upcoming event schedule includes: Sept. 26: The Between a Rock and a Hard Place Walk, a fundraiser benefiting community members in need.

17-year-old dies in two-vehicle crash in Highland County SALEM TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 17-year-old was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at a Highland County intersection, authorities said. Brice Lynch, of Seaman, was pronounced dead at the scene after the car he was driving failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a pickup truck, according to highway patrol investigators.

Savoring the sweet, simple moments of a ‘normal’ summer day Our last letters have revolved around more events and activities than I was counting on this summer. That’s okay, but today we’ll slow down and take a normal day. Normal — is there anything like it, though? I’m not sure, so we’ll just take today. It was a cooker, or whatever you call those hot days where you get warm just going out before breakfast to plant a row of green beans in hopes of a fall crop.

Carnegie Public Library’s Sew Fun Sewing Club celebrated the season by creating patriotic projects this month. Courtesy photos What’s happening at Carnegie Library? What’s happening at Carnegie Library? WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Summer always seems to fly by and before long the back-to-school season will be here. With just a few weeks of summer remaining, now is the perfect time to relax with a good book and make a dent in your “to-be-read” list.