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Afterschool Programs of Lancaster Names Dr. Sally Lozada Executive Director
Afterschool Programs of Lancaster Names Dr. Sally Lozada Executive Director LANCASTER, Ohio – Afterschool Programs of Lancaster has named Dr. Sally Lozada its new Executive Director, effective June 2026, as the organization continues to grow its role as an educational extension of Lancaster City Schools (LCS), a partner in student achievement. Afterschool Programs of Lancaster operates on-site at each of the LCS’s five elementary campuses, working directly with the district to align its curriculum with
Fairfield County Finance Professionals Go ''Back to Basics'' at Professional Development Seminar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 17, 2026 Fairfield County Finance Professionals Go “Back to the Basics” at Professional Development Seminar Pickerington, Ohio — Over the past four years, the Fairfield County Auditor has led professional development conferences and seminars for more than 1,000 local government employees, strengthening financial management skills and promoting efficient and effective operations. The latest seminar, “Making Numbers Count: Back to the Basics,” brought 75 finance
Fairfield County Educational Service Center Announces Expanded Eligibility for Drive to Succeed Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2026 Fairfield County Educational Service Center Announces Expanded Eligibility for Drive to Succeed ScholarshipsNew drivers now have five ways to qualify for driver education funding in Adams, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Perry, and Vinton counties September 14, 2026 – Fairfield County Educational Service Center (ESC) announced the recent expansion of eligibility for the Drive to
US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union Celebrate Success of Financial Wellness Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union Celebrate Success of Financial Wellness PartnershipFirst Five Employees Graduate Program; Additional 15 Participants Expected to Complete in Coming MonthsCHILLICOTHE, Ohio – US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union are celebrating the success of their Financial Wellness Program partnership after the first five employee participants graduated from the program at the end of July. Designed to strengthen financial knowledge and
Fairfield County Workforce Center Connects Students and Families with Career Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2026 Fairfield County Workforce Center Connects Students and Families with Career Opportunities CARROLL, OH – More than 50 Fairfield County high school students and their parents attended the Fairfield County Workforce Center's Fall Parents' Information Night on Aug. 27, where they explored career pathways, met with instructors and toured the facility. The event gave families an opportunity to learn more about the Workforce Center's no-cost pre-apprenticeship
2026 Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1
Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1 More than 55,000 Ohio households served in 2025 The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio
