🏚️ Highland County land bank debates requiring property owners to pay for demolitions. The board is considering policy changes that would make property owners contribute to state-funded demolition costs of blighted properties. Members are split between requiring financial buy-in to maximize taxpayer dollars and removing as many eyesores as possible without barriers. The land bank also discussed whether nonprofits should be allowed to use the organization to clear delinquent taxes on properties for rehabilitation programs. Updates on brownfield remediation projects showed progress at several sites, including completed work at a Leesburg property and ongoing cleanup at the Rocky Fork Truck Stop.
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🌽 Fresh sweet potatoes hit local farmers market alongside summer favorites. The Wednesday Fayette County Farmers Market continues to showcase late-summer bounty with watermelons, tomatoes, and green beans from local vendors. Beyond produce, shoppers can find homemade cookies, premium ground beef, handcrafted baby items, and crocheted goods at the weekly event held from 3-6 p.m. in the TSC parking lot. The market accepts various payment methods including credit cards and nutrition program coupons, with plans to add SNAP benefits in 2026. Vendors include Bridgeview Gardens, Jim's Premium Ground Beef, Julie G's Cookies, Karyn's Kreations, and Cozy Baby Blessings.
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🎖️ Fayette County Honor Guard seeks new members to honor fallen veterans. The group, based at VFW Post 3762 in Washington Court House, Ohio, provides ceremonial services at veterans' funerals throughout the county. Consisting of 20 active members from various veterans' organizations, the Honor Guard performs 21-gun salutes, flag folding ceremonies, and plays echo taps. Eddie Fisher, 93, has served with the Honor Guard since 1995, while other dedicated members like Glenn Rankin help transport the team to ceremonies. Any honorably discharged veteran is encouraged to join this meaningful service.
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Renovated ranch ready for you: Priced at $224,500, this renovated one-story ranch boasts new everything—heat pump, metal roof, flooring, appliances, and more—all on a half-acre lot minutes from the new factory.
Grand Tudor Modern Classic Blend: This historic 1912 English Tudor, priced at $464,900, offers nearly 4,500 square feet of meticulously restored period charm with modern updates, sitting on a double lot with professional landscaping and original architectural details throughout.