📚 Ohio schools earn elite literacy recognition from Governor DeWine. Washington CH's Cherry Hill Primary and Belle Aire Intermediate were among just 47 schools statewide honored for exceptional reading achievement. The two schools rank in the top one percent of Ohio's 3,000+ schools implementing science-based reading practices. "Reading is the key to learning. Reading is the key to life," emphasized Governor DeWine during his 2025 State of the State Address. Superintendent Dr. Tom Bailey praised the recognition as a testament to the dedication of teachers, staff, students, and families in the district.
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🔒 Chillicothe man gets prison time for stolen vehicle case. Joseph Bender, 42, was sentenced to six months behind bars after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property in Highland County. The court ordered him to pay $1,000 in restitution to the victim whose vehicle he unlawfully possessed. Judge Rocky Coss also imposed an additional 997-day sentence because Bender committed this offense while on post-release control for a previous felony. He's currently incarcerated at North Central Correctional Institution serving his combined sentences.
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🔌 Fayette County's tech and energy landscape is rapidly evolving. Altafiber plans to build a fiber optic network in Washington Court House and Jeffersonville, starting with 4,900 homes and businesses with construction beginning in late 2025. Meanwhile, Bluegrass Power Generation has proposed a 400MW natural gas-fired electric facility north of I-71, with a public forum scheduled for April 10. The county is also addressing growing childcare needs as LG Battery prepares for 2,400 employees, with the YMCA considering expansion of its services to accommodate the influx of families.
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Spacious ranch with dreamy backyard: This $284,900 ranch-style starter home boasts three beds, two baths, formal living and dining rooms, plus a family room, all flowing onto a new deck and large backyard with firepit and heated storage shed/workshop.
Roomy Ranch Plus Three Buildings: Priced at $259,900, this Washington C.H. ranch home boasts spacious living areas, along with three structures on the property – an attached garage with a rear den, a covered patio, and a detached workshop.
Bargain fixer-upper near tracks: The "gutted" home with a new gas furnace and gutters is available for $66,900. This investment property offers flip potential with a large backyard extending to train tracks, though parking is on-street only.