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Ohio's unwanted, blighted buildings targeted by state demolition grants
Milledgeville is a small, rural village in Fayette County. It boasts a post office and less than 100 residents. The village, near the intersection of Interstate 71 and U.S. 35, is, to many, a “drive through town." And, until recently the village’s curb appeal was hindered by their abandoned school-turned community center.
Train derailment reported in Fayette County
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio (WDTN) — Emergency crews are on scene of a train derailment in south central Ohio. According to the Washington Court House Police Department in Fayette County, a train derailment occurred Friday, July 12 at the intersection of Dayton Avenue NW and Veterans Way. Both Dayton Avenue and Veterans Way will remain […]
FCGS holds summer cemetery walk in Saint Colman Catholic Cemetery
This year, the Fayette County Genealogical Society held its summer cemetery walk on June 17 in the Saint Colman Catholic Cemetery, co-sponsored by the cemetery. Paul LaRue, local educator and historian, led the walk telling the histories of Irish immigrants and their ties to the railroads built in Fayette County, and to where their roots were in Ireland.
City abatement committee meeting held Wednesday
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The City of Washington Court House Abatement of Public Nuisance Committee met in regular session on Wednesday with building official Rod Bryant presenting updates on some city properties. In old business, Bryant noted that there is a hearing scheduled in Fayette County Common Pleas Court...
Suspect’s name released in shots-fired incident
TROY — Troy Police have released the name of the suspect who was found dead after allegedly being involved in a shots-fired incident in Troy on Friday, June 28. Douglas A. Smith, 52, of Troy, according to Troy Police reports and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, is identified as the shooting suspect.
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