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Driver dies in Fayette County crash; Identity and cause of death to be determined By Martin Graham - mgraham@recordherald.com FAYETTE CO. — One fatality was reported after a vehicle struck a support pillar and caught fire at the Speedway in Jeffersonville at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday. According to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, the vehicle had Pennsylvania plates. The sole occupant of the vehicle, whose identity has yet to be determined, was consumed by a blaze that occurred fo...

Feb 12, 2021 (Washington CH) -- The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of a sex offender who reportedly failed to file a change of address as required by law. According the Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, a deputy was performing a residential compliance check on 34-year-old Raymond S. Grundy last known to be residing at 18 Academy Street Apt C in the Village of Bloomingburg in Fayette County. The deputy discovered that Grundy had moved from the residence toward the latter pa...

Heavy snow causes closures throughout county Creek Road following the significant snowfall submitted by local Kim Snively. Courtesy photo A substantial snowfall from overnight caused various hazards in Fayette County on Tuesday as well as several closures. On average, the county received 7-8 inches of snow, according to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. However, different areas will have received different amounts of snow. One household reported to Stanforth it had 13 inches in the front yard Tuesday...

A look back at 2020: Part Three By Martin Graham - mgraham@recordherald.com In this Record-Herald file photo from Sept. 17, the Fayette Regional Humane Society was celebrating that they had surpassed 1,000 adoptions this year. Luke — who was brought in at the time from Adams County — was waiting to heal fully before he would have his chance to be adopted. Record-Herald file photo As this challenging and difficult year finally comes to a close, the Record-Herald is taking time to reflect o...

A look back at 2020: Part Two By Martin Graham - mgraham@recordherald.com In this Record-Herald file photo that ran May 20, Fayette County had experienced a large storm which caused many areas to flood including Christman Park where several geese can be seen swimming or relaxing in the grass. Record-Herald file photo As this challenging and difficult year finally comes to a close, the Record-Herald is taking time to reflect on 2020’s biggest local stories. The following is the second of a f...