Washington C H Record Herald is rated Right-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Washington C H Record Herald right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-checking record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.3)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.1)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Washington C H Record Herald is a newspaper based in Washington Court House, Ohio, serving the surrounding area. The website for the paper is located at recordherald.com.
Funded by / Ownership
The Washington C H Record Herald is owned by HD Media LLC, a West Virginia-based media company that owns newspapers and digital publications across several states. In September 2026, HD Media acquired 25 former AIM Media publications in Indiana and Ohio. Revenue is generated through advertising, subscriptions, and other publishing services.
Analysis / Bias
The Washington C H Record Herald publishes local news through the use of local journalists. Local news uses minimally loaded wording like this Adena Greenfield Medical Center expansion continues. The website does not cover national news.
Editorially, the Record Herald leans right in its views as more op-eds slightly favor the right. In general, the news is reported factually and with a right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate the Washington C H Record Herald right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/06/2022) Updated (09/07/2026)
Source: https://www.recordherald.com/
Last Updated on September 7, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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