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Jerry's Fireworks Ready to Help Customers Celebrate All Summer Long
Jerry's Fireworks Ready to Help Customers Celebrate All Summer Long LANCASTER, Ohio – If you missed celebrating with fireworks over the Fourth of July, or you're looking for another reason to light up the summer sky, Jerry's Fireworks has you covered. With Ohio law allowing consumer fireworks to be discharged again on July 11 and 12, now is the perfect time to plan another backyard celebration, mark a special occasion, or stock up early for Labor Day weekend. Jerry's Fireworks continues to offer
Fairfield County Auditor Announces New Lodging Tax Payment Portal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 9, 2026 Fairfield County Auditor Announces New Lodging Tax Payment Portal Fairfield County, Ohio — Fairfield County has launched a new online lodging tax payment portal. The new portal modernizes the lodging tax registration and collection process. The online portal for lodging tax registration and payment processing is now live and available for use for 2nd quarter collections. Auditor Carri Brown is pleased to make the switch to the new portal stating, “The new
Canal Winchester Dining Week Celebrates Local Restaurants July 13-17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 Canal Winchester Dining Week celebrates local restaurants July 13-17 CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio — The Canal Winchester Chamber will launch its first-everCanal Winchester Dining Week, Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17. Canal Winchester Dining Week, presented by The Megan Bell Group, offers local restaurants a chance to showcase featured menu items while giving back to the community. Participating restaurants and supporting sponsors include: Bellawood
AARP Awards Grant to the City of Lancaster as Part of Nationwide Program to Strengthen Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 29, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTSAndrew Johnson, andjohnson@aarp.org, 614-370-6818 Shannon Seesholtz, mayor@lancasterohio.gov, 740-687-6600 AARP Awards Grant to the City of Lancaster as Part of Nationwide Program to Strengthen CommunitiesCOLUMBUS, OHIO—AARP today announced that the City of Lancaster has received a $10,000 2026 Community Challenge grant. Marking the program’s 10th anniversary, the grant is part of an $8.3 million commitment by AARP, doubling last year’s total
YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County Expanding Access to Preschool Through Financial Aid Pathways
For Immediate Release YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County Expanding Access to Preschool Through Financial Aid Pathways LANCASTER, Ohio (July 7, 2026) — The YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County is making a proactive effort to invest in early childhood education through expanded financial access to their preschool program. The GOLD-rated and state-certified curriculum offers a flexible childcare and learning-supported environment for youth ages three to five. Recognized for its
Rotary Club of Lancaster Transitions Presidency to Aunie Cordle
Rotary Club of Lancaster Transitions Presidency to Aunie Cordle Lancaster, Ohio – Aundrea “Aunie” Cordle was inducted as The Rotary Club of Lancaster’s 2026-27 Club President during a “passing of the gavel” from 2025-26 Club President, Stephanie Taylor, on July 6, 2026. Under Stephanie’s leadership, the club completed 41 service projects, including but not limited to creating Valentine’s Day bags for children in Child Protective Services, packing 2,200 meals at the Fairfield County Senior Hub,
Fairfield County Honored with National Award for Strategic Planning and Fiscal Innovation
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2026Fairfield County Honored with National Award for Strategic Planning and Fiscal InnovationLANCASTER, OH- Fairfield County has earned two 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the county’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and effective public service. Specifically, the County was honored for the Fairfield County Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and the Fairfield County Internal Stop Loss Pool Program. With
Fairfield County Auditor Launches New Real Estate Property Search Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 30, 2026Fairfield County Auditor Launches New Real Estate Property Search Website Lancaster, Ohio — Fairfield County has launched a new online Real Estate Property Search website designed to make the process of searching for property parcel information faster, easier, and more transparent for residents, property owners, businesses, and real estate professionals. The new website can be accessed at: https://auditorrealestate.fairfieldcountyohio.gov/ The updated platform
Fairfield Homes Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Reserve at Hunter Trace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2026 Fairfield Homes Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Reserve at Hunter TraceCommunity celebrates grand opening of beautiful, new affordable housing for seniors Lancaster, OH - Fairfield Homes, Inc., a full-service property management, development and construction company, is proud to announce the grand opening of Reserve at Hunter Trace, a high-quality, environmentally sustainable, and well-connected community near the Fairfield Heritage Trail bike path and just one mile from
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Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) Seeks Input from Fairfield County Older Adults Through Community Survey
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2026 Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) Seeks Input from Fairfield County Older Adults Through Community Survey The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA), is encouraging older adults throughout Fairfield County to complete a community survey that has been mailed to randomly selected households across the region. The anonymous survey helps identify the needs, priorities, and concerns of older adults and caregivers, ensuring that
Grammy Award-Winning Trio Lady A to Headline Lancaster Festival's 2026 Grand Finale Concert
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING TRIO LADY A TO HEADLINE LANCASTER FESTIVAL’S 2026 GRAND FINALE CONCERT LANCASTER, Ohio – The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors is excited to announce that GRAMMY Award-winning trio Lady A will be the headliner artist for the 2026 Lancaster Festival’s Grand Finale concert on July 25, 2026 at the Wendel Concert Stage at Ohio University Lancaster. The concert will also feature the Lancaster Festival Orchestra under Music Director
