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Berne Union Elementary School Receives Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2025 Berne Union Elementary School Receives Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Grant SUGAR GROVE, Ohio – Berne Union Elementary School is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the 2025-26 Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) STEM Classroom Grant Program. This $5,000 grant will allow Berne Union Elementary to pursue the project “Launching Young Innovators: Rocketing into Robotics” by purchasing 20 VEX GO construction kits, allowing students to
AHA! Children's Museum Announces Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025AHA! Children’s Museum Announces Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Event LANCASTER, Ohio – AHA! Children’s Museum invites families to ring in the new year before bedtime at its second annual New Year’s Eve at Noon celebration. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the museum located at 1708 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130. Designed
Fairfield County Foundation 2026-2027 Scholarship Application Available Online Now
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2025 Fairfield County Foundation 2026-2027 Scholarship Application Available Online Now LANCASTER, Ohio --The Fairfield County Foundation is currently accepting applications for more than 100 different scholarship funds for local students for the 2026-2027 school year using one online application, which can be found at
Unified Mortgage Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Lancaster
Unified Mortgage Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Lancaster LANCASTER, Ohio — Unified Mortgage, a division of Unified Bank, recently celebrated the grand opening of its Downtown Lancaster branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the continued growth of Unified’s presence in the region, which includes two Lancaster locations — Lancaster East Main and Lancaster Downtown. With branches in Lancaster, Glouster, and Nelsonville, Unified is positioned to serve mortgage and banking needs
Fairfield County Foundation Grants $65,000 to Local Food Pantries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2025Fairfield County Foundation Grants $65,000 to Local Food Pantries LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of grants totaling $65,000 to 14 local food pantries in advance of the holiday season. Funds for the food pantry donation were provided through the George and Dollie L. Zimpfer Memorial Fund and from proceeds of the annual 250 Plates Community Meal, which has raised more than $132,000 for local food pantries,
Fairfield County Foundation Raises Record $945,784 through ''36-Hour Give'' Event
NEWS RELEASEFairfield County Foundation Raises Record $945,784 through “36-Hour Give” Event Dec. 5, 2025 -- LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation just wrapped up its most successful annual “Give” event yet, raising a record $945,784 as part of their Giving Tuesday fundraiser. With matching funds included, local nonprofits and fundholders received donations totaling $1,045,784 in just 36 hours! The Foundation began hosting their annual "Give" events in 2014 as a way to celebrate the
Hugh White Gives Rotary Club of Lancaster Gift for Accessible Playground
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 4, 2025 Hugh White Gives Rotary Club of Lancaster Gift for Accessible Playground [Lancaster, Ohio] –The Rotary Club of Lancaster received a donation of $2,000 from Hugh White Chevrolet Nissan to help fund the proposed Rotary All-Accessible Playground in Lancaster’s Miller Park. The playground will occupy the current Miller Park along with the All-Abilities Ball Field and is estimated to cost slightly more than $1 million. Rotary has secured more than 80 percent of
Lancaster Fairfield Community Action, and Department of Development Offering Heating Assistance
Lancaster Fairfield Community Action, and Department of Development Offering Heating Assistance to Help Avoid Chill of Winter Months The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep Ohio’s families warm.Effective Nov. 1, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program. Program runs
Taking Accessibility Into Account During Winter
Taking Accessibility into Account During Winter Imagine this: It’s Winter. Snow has fallen. The parking lot of the business has been plowed. A person pulls into the parking lot and parks in the accessible space. The person goes to get out of the vehicle and encounters a problem. It seems all of the plowed snow has been piled up in the access aisle, that striped space beside the accessible parking space. As a result, they cannot exit their vehicle. This happens more than you may know and may rob
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Fairfield County to Host Annual Economic Update
Economic & Workforce DevelopmentCommissioners: Steven A. Davis Jeffrey M. Fix David L. LevacyEconomic & Workforce Development Director: Rick Szabrak December 3, 2025 For Immediate Release Fairfield County to Host Annual Economic Update Lancaster, Ohio – Nearly two hundred community members, business leaders, and elected officials are expected to gather at the Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Rd., NW, in Carroll, OH, on December 12th for the Annual Economic
Amanda-Clearcreek Reveals District Campus Improvements During Community Open House
Amanda-Clearcreek Reveals District Campus Improvements During Community Open House AMANDA, Ohio (November 24, 2025)– Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools (A-C) unveiled facility upgrades at their campus on Saturday, Nov. 22 during an open house. These construction projects were celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the community program, followed by facility tours. District improvements include the construction of an athletic field house and a baseball/softball building, new athletic
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Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame Hosts Annual Induction Ceremony & Dinner
For Immediate Release: November 17, 2025 Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame Hosts Annual Induction Ceremony & Dinner LANCASTER, OH- The Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame hosted its first annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Levacy Center in Lancaster, honoring local veterans whose service to the community continues long after their military careers have ended. The keynote speaker was Major General (U.S. Army, retired) and Director of the Ohio
Foster the Future Alliance Launches to Recruit Foster Families and Strengthen Support for Children
For Immediate Release: November 13, 2025 Foster the Future Alliance Launches to Recruit Foster Families and Strengthen Support for Children Lancaster, Ohio- Fairfield County Job and Family Services and South Central Ohio Job and Family Services have come together to launch a bold new initiative: the Foster the Future Alliance. The Foster the Future Alliance is a different approach to foster care that focuses on providing care to children who may face a variety of barriers. This partnership provides
Fairfield Community Health Center Announces Inaugural Healthcare Gala March 12, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fairfield Community Health Center Announces Inaugural Healthcare Gala March 12, 2026 LANCASTER, OH – Fairfield Community Health Center (FCHC), a local non-profit clinic providing medical care to patients of all ages, announces the inaugural Fairfield County Healthcare Gala coming Spring 2026. FCHC invites all healthcare professionals, regardless of profession, to attend the Gala on Thursday, March 12 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Event Center, located at 1936 E. Main St. in
Lancaster Fairfield Community Action, and Department of Development Offering Heat Assistance
Lancaster Fairfield Community Action, and Department of Development Offering Heating Assistance to Help Avoid Chill of Winter MonthsMore than 73,000 households served last year The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep Ohio’s families warm.Effective Nov. 1, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of Development’s Home Energy
Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025 Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the second and final grant cycle in 2025. The Foundation awarded grants to 17 organizations totaling $194,202 at their recent board meeting. “It’s wonderful to see the diversity of projects and recipients who give back to our community in such
Ohio Council of County Officials Endorses Property Tax Relief Recommendations
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release September 24, 2025Contact: Matt Nolan, Warren County Auditor & CAAO President (513) 261-1235MNolan@warrencountyohio.gov OHIO COUNCIL OF COUNTY OFFICIALS ENDORSES PROPERTY TAX RELIEF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Council of County Officials (OCCO) announced today its full support of a joint proposal from the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO), the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO), and the County
Fairfield County Names New Center for Commissioner Dave Levacy
For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 Fairfield County Names New Center for Commissioner Dave Levacy LANCASTER, OH- At its annual State of the County Address on September 30, Fairfield County officials announced that the new facility that hosted the event would be named The Levacy Center, in honor of County Commissioner and long-time public servant, Dave Levacy. “Dave has given his heart and soul to this community,” said Commissioner Jeff Fix. “His dedication and commitment to making
Fairfield County Provides Clarification of Flood Relief Funding: Lancaster Festival Not Eligible
September 19, 2025 Fairfield County Provides Clarification of Flood Relief Funding: Lancaster Festival Not Eligible for Funds LANCASTER, Ohio – Recent reports of flood relief funding coming to Fairfield County have led to confusion about the needs of the Lancaster Festival, which is not eligible for State Disaster Relief Funding.Currently, The Lancaster Festival is continuing to assess the damage that will not be covered by insurance, with early estimates indicating that it will need approximately
Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Named 2025 ACCA Commercial Contractor of the Year
The ACCA Commercial Contractor of the Year award is given annually to a contractor who demonstrates exceptional performance in areas such as business operations, customer service, and community involvement. Accurate Mechanical was selected from a competitive pool of nominees for its innovative solutions, commitment to sustainability, and exemplary customer service. ACCA stated, “The contractors at Accurate Mechanical are more than just contractors—they areeducators, mentors, and problem solvers. Their
Geopro Imaging Officially Launches New Name, Announces HIPAA Compliance
[LANCASTER, OH] – Geopro Imaging, LLC, a leader in digital scanning technologies in Central and Southeast Ohio, has undergone a slight name change to better reflect the services provided by the company. Formerly Geopro Consulting, the newly-renamed Geopro Imaging continues to help businesses, communities, and organizations of all sizes with digital scanning needs, including but not limited to cemetery mapping, 3D spatial scans, and historical document preservation. In addition to the new name, Geopro
