Community Corner
🌱 How Five Points overnight paving could change your commute this week
And on the Washington Court House Patch calendar - Your Weight Matters Columbus

Hi Washington Court House! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Five Points overnight paving could change your commute this week
- Why Washington Court House just made Ohio's "best places" list
- What sentences did Fayette County judges hand down last month?
Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
- Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Overnight paving at Five Points among new ODOT road work in WCH (recordherald.com) — Drivers in Washington Court House should expect lane restrictions and flaggers as ODOT crews resurface U.S. 22, U.S. 62, and Market Street, including overnight paving at the busy Five Points intersection this week. Daytime work will continue along Clinton Avenue, Leesburg Avenue, and Market Street through December, with the new U.S. 22–Jamison Road roundabout open but still seeing brief finishing restrictions.
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• House hunting? Ravenna among Ohio towns with vibrant communities (kentucky.com) — Washington Court House earns a spot on a new list of Ohio's most affordable, activity-filled small towns, with typical home values around $231,800. The feature highlights local parks, the Fayette County Farmers Market, and quick access to Deer Creek State Park for boating, swimming, camping, and golf, comparing the town with other appealing communities across the state.
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• Court roundup: Prison terms ordered in vehicular homicide, drug cases (recordherald.com) — Recent felony cases handled in Washington Court House's Fayette County Common Pleas Court have led to prison sentences for aggravated vehicular homicide, drug possession, domestic violence, and a sex offender registration violation. One defendant received a mandatory five-year term for a fatal crash, while others faced multi-year drug sentences or community control for repeated protection order violations.
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📸 Around Washington Court House
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington Court House
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★ Featured events ★
- Your Weight Matters Columbus →
Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
9:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- HFC Safety Council →
The Depot on Main, 215 S Main St, Washington Court House
11:30 am - Homeschool Library Day →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
1:00 pm - Little Wigglers →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
10:30 am - Hello Friends Storytime →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
10:30 am - Hillsboro at Miami Trace →
Miami Trace High School, 3722 Sr 41 NW, Washington Court House
7:00 pm - Bring Your Own Book Club →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
11:00 am - No-Sew Fleece Blanket for Adults →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
4:00 pm - Homeschool Library Day →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
1:00 pm - Library Board Meeting →
Carnegie Public Library, 127 S North St, Washington Ct Hs
5:30 pm - Abatement and Nuisance Committee(As Needed) →
Washington Court House OH
6:00 pm - Service, Safety and Recreation →
105 N Main ST, Washington Court House
6:30 pm - City Council Meeting →
105 N Main ST, Washington Court House
7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
📣 Washington Court House Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Washington Court House. Apply here.
- Crest Industries, LLC posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician I in Washington Court House. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington Court House here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sabina
- Lynchburg-Clay boys, Fairfield girls win Highland County cross country meet (timesgazette.com)
Greenfield
- Fairfield volleyball wins 3 straight against New Boston, Peebles, Whiteoak and North Adams (highlandcountypress.com)
Leesburg
- 100-year-old veteran surprised with special WWII aircraft flight (kentucky.com)
- Concord Township fire department hosts 4th annual Touch-A-Truck in Frankfort (sciotovalleyguardian.com)
Ok Washington Court House! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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