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Pink Cricket and Pizza Cottage to Host Fundraisers for Child Survivor of House Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- MAY 6, 2026Pink Cricket and Pizza Cottage to Host Fundraisers for Child Survivor of House FireLANCASTER, Ohio – Pink Cricket and Pizza Cottage will host back-to-back fundraisers on May 11 and 12 to support the Marshall family, including a 5-year-old child who survived a tragic house fire and is now in the care of her grandparents. The first event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 11, at Pink Cricket, 929 E. Main St. A second fundraiser will follow from 4 to 8
Central Ohio Restaurant & Winery Named to Midwest Living's Best of the Midwest
Central Ohio Restaurant & Winery Named to Midwest Living’sBest of the Midwest LANCASTER, OHIO – Rhonemus Cellars, a multi-experiential destination developed by the Rhonemus family, has been named to “Best of the Midwest” by Midwest Living, specifically being selected as just one of 13 new restaurants in the region to make the list. Midwest Living noted that Rhonemus Cellars is “a culinary destination where wine and dining share equal billing. The modern, light-filled space overlooks rolling
Local Rotary Clubs Name Southeastern Machining and Field Service as 2026 Ethics Award Winner
Local Rotary Clubs Name Southeastern Machining and Field Service as 2026 Ethics Award WinnerLANCASTER, Ohio (May 4, 2026) – Southeastern Machining and Field Service of Lancaster was awarded the 2026 John T. Dye Rotary Business Ethics Award by the Lancaster Rotary Club at its meeting on April 20. The award, presented annually by the Lancaster Ohio Rotary and the Rotary Club of Lancaster-Sherman, recognizes a local business that has been nominated by its peers in the community for demonstrating outstanding
Homeland Credit Union Welcomes Brandon Mitchell as Mortgage Loan Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHomeland Credit Union Welcomes Brandon Mitchell as Mortgage Loan OfficerChillicothe, Ohio - Homeland Credit Union is pleased to announce that Brandon Mitchell has joined the Mortgage Department as a Mortgage Loan Officer, bringing more than two decades of banking and lending experience to the role. Mitchell began his banking career in 2003 as a teller and has since held a wide range of positions across financial services. His experience includes roles such as Assistant Head Teller,
Aundrea Cordle Appointed President of the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association
Aundrea Cordle Appointed President of the National PublicEmployer Labor Relations AssociationLancaster, OH – The Fairfield County Board of Commissioners announces Fairfield County Administrator Aundrea Cordle was appointed President of the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association (NPELRA) for 2026. NPELRA is the nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to public sector labor relations and human resources professionals, representing a network of state and regional affiliates across
Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools Receives Grant from Ohio Department of Children and Youth; Prepares Youngest Students for Their Education with Kindergarten Bootcamp, Preschool
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Hannah Blair 740-215-0759 hannah@krilecommunications.com Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools Receives Grant from Ohio Department of Children and Youth; Prepares Youngest Students for Their Education with Kindergarten Bootcamp, Preschool AMANDA, Ohio (April 21, 2026)– Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools (A-C) has received a grant from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth to offer Kindergarten Bootcamp, a program
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Fairfield County Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
For Immediate Release: April 20, 2026 Fairfield County Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award for Fifth Consecutive Year LANCASTER, Ohio – Fairfield County is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, marking the fifth consecutive year the county has been recognized among top employers both nationally and within Central Ohio. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have built exceptional,
Lancaster's The Shumaker Now Leasing Commercial Spaces
For Immediate Release: April 16, 2026Lancaster’s The Shumaker Now Leasing Commercial SpacesLANCASTER, Ohio — A long-vacant piece of Lancaster’s industrial history is beginning a new chapter. The Shumaker, a newly renovated historic property at 219 N. Columbus St., is now accepting residential and commercial leases following a $20 million redevelopment by Urban Restorations. Once home to major employers that helped shape Lancaster’s economy, the former Essex Wire building has been transformed into a 60-unit
Accurate Expands Lancaster Footprint with New Commercial Facility and Ribbon Cutting on April 21
Accurate Expands Lancaster Footprint with New Commercial Facility and Ribbon Cutting on April 21Second Lancaster location adds dedicated sheet metal shop, prefab capabilities, and expanded hydronics and commercial servicesLANCASTER, OH — Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing and Accurate Mechanical, the locally owned and faith-based mechanical contractor serving Central and South Central Ohio since 1977, are proud to announce the opening of a second Lancaster location at 512 S. Broad Street, Lancaster, OH
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Raises Record Amount at Annual Event
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Raises Record Amount at Annual EventLANCASTER, Ohio (April 16, 2026) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care raised nearly $100,000 in donations from their annual FAIRHOPE Celebrates Life event, benefiting their Memorial Fund. This beloved downtown gathering honors the legacies of loved ones who were patients of FAIRHOPE. Award winners are recognized for representing the integrity and caring spirit of FAIRHOPE’s mission.The
Rotary Club of Lancaster Accepts Gift for Accessible Playground
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 Rotary Club of Lancaster Accepts Gift for Accessible Playground [Lancaster, Ohio] –The Rotary Club of Lancaster received a donation of $5,000 from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Lancaster, through its Mission Endowment Plan (MEF) to assist in the funding of the 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
Why Your Visual Brand Is Already Talking to Columbus Customers
Your visual brand is making an argument on your behalf before a potential customer reads a word of your pitch. Research cited by the U.S. Small Business Administration indicates that 75% of users judge credibility by website design, not by the quality of what you offer. For Lancaster and Fairfield County businesses competing across finance, technology, and professional services, that silent first impression often decides whether someone picks up the phone or moves on.Two Businesses, One Outcome Picture
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
