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Berne Union Aawarded TeachArtsOhio Grant for 7th Consecutive Year
SUGAR GROVE, Ohio – Berne Union High School is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious TeachArtsOhio (TAO) grant from the Ohio Arts Council for the seventh consecutive year. This grant allows the school to continue its successful partnership with Columbus-based artist Richard Duarte Brown, offering students an extraordinary opportunity to engage with a professional artist on a weekly basis. The TeachArtsOhio program brings professional teaching artists into schools, offering students
Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Civics Bee Participation
[LANCASTER, OH]—The Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater
Fairfield County Public Transit Receiving $75k Grant From State
LANCASTER, OH — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn recently announced grants of more than $17.5 million to support public workforce transportation in rural and urban areas of Ohio, which included a $75,000 grant to Fairfield County Transit. ODOT is awarding the funding to transit agencies in 16 counties through the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program (OWMP). The funding will support 33 transit projects that increase the ease and
Auditor's Office Announces 2025 Dog License Info, Virtual Dog Show
Lancaster, Ohio – The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office will be accepting dog tag licensing applications and renewals December 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025. The office will be hosting a virtual dog show on its website as well as a coloring contest during this time. The Ohio Revised Code requires all dogs over the age of three months to have a dog tag. Dog tags also serve an important role in helping return lost dogs to their homes and rightful owners. Tags can be purchased for one year, three years,
Commissioner Dave Levacy Inducted Into Ohio Veterans Hall of FAme
LANCASTER, OH — Fairfield County Commissioner Dave Levacy was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame earlier this month at The Ohio State University's Fawcett Center in recognition of his outstanding post-military accomplishments. The U.S. Army veteran is one of 20 inductees this year, including Fairfield County Air Force veteran Michael W. Carrell. “As Governor, I am proud to welcome the Class of 2024 to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame,” said Governor DeWine. “The 20 exceptional Ohio veterans
Community Action Helping Residents With Winter Crisis Program Through March 31
The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield County Community Action Agency will help income-eligible Ohioans stay warm during the cold winter months. The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program helps income-eligible Ohioans pay their heating bills and can assist with fuel tank placement, fuel tank testing, and furnace repair. The program runs from November 1, 2024 till March 31, 2025.To apply for the program, clients are required to complete a phone appointment with Lancaster Fairfield
Bike Buckeye Lake Giving-Away 200 Bikes To Area Children
Bike Buckeye Lake, organizers of the popular Tour de Buckeye Lake cycling event, will give away close to 200 bikes and helmets to economically-disadvantaged children this Christmas. The gifts are part of the Christmas Bike Giveaway, a program created by the volunteer-led organizationand funded by donations from community members. The group has given away over 1,000 bikes since the program began in 2015. Bike Buckeye Lake works with local schools and Job and Family Services organizations in Fairfield,
Fairfield County Foundation Grants $50,000 To Area Food Pantries
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of grants totaling $50,000 to 16 local food pantries in advance of the holiday season. This year, $35,000 was donated through the George and Dollie L. Zimpfer Memorial Fund, and $15,000 from the proceeds of the annual 250 Plates Community Meal, which has grown to more than 320 attendees since it started in 2019. “Local food pantries serve as a vital resource for individuals and families across our community, providing
Fairfield County ESC Recognized for Piloting Program Helping Youth Make Mindful Decisions
November 6, 2024 – Fairfield County Educational Service Center (ESC) garnered national recognition in The Boston Globe for its local relevance to prevention efforts through an up-and-coming video game series, Playbl. ESC Superintendent, Marie Ward, is quoted in the article, “Can video games help prevent addiction?” speaking on a concentrated approach to educate youth on safe and informed decision-making about opioids, tobacco use, sexual health, and mental health. Playbl, a web-based and evidence-informed
Amy Eyman, Fairfield County Foundation Named Outstanding Community Partner by OUL
LANCASTER, Ohio –The Fairfield County Foundation and its CEO, Amy Eyman, were recognized as the 2024 Ohio University Lancaster Outstanding Community Partner during the University’s Community Engagement Symposium on Friday, October 25 in Athens, Ohio. The award was created to recognize an individual, or a project team, who are affiliated with a nonprofit or public service agency, that have been nominated by an Ohio University student, staff, or faculty member for their partnership in advancing student
Fairfield County Foundation Releases Updated Grant Guidelines and Deadlines
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation Board of Trustees recently finalized new grant guidelines and deadlines, which will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The process, led by the grant committee, took into consideration feedback from partners and grantees as well as best practice research. Starting in 2025, grant applicants will have the opportunity to apply in one of two cycles, with preliminary deadlines on January 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Funding decisions for these cycles will be
''Dazzling!'' Exhibit at Ohio Glass Museum Sheds Light on Glass Candleholders
The Ohio Glass Museum is proud to unveil a major collection of glass candle holders amassed over nearly 50 years by collectors Al Schon and Roger Bridgewater of St. Louis, Missouri. The collection will be the 2024-2025 OGM exhibit titled DAZZLING! and will open to the publicon September 12th, in the museum’s main gallery located at 124 W. Main Street in historic downtown Lancaster. The exhibit, curated by OGM Art Director Anne Kiphen, will feature hundreds of candle holders from the private collection of
Harcum House Launches Capital Campaign to Secure Permanent Location
LANCASTER, Ohio – Harcum House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential services to children and families affected by abuse and trauma, has announced the official launch of a capital campaign which will support its efforts to secure a permanent office location. The campaign seeks to raise one-million dollars, which will support the purchase and renovation of the building to serve as a long-term home in the Fairfield County community where it serves. Kate Smiley, campaign chair, emphasized
