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Dog Licensing Deadline is January 31st – Mail in Applications are Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Dog Licensing Deadline is January 31st – Mail in Applications are AvailableLancaster, Ohio – Dog license season began in December, and the Auditor’s Office has made it easier than ever to license your pup! We’ve partnered with DocuPet to offer a quick and convenient way to apply online at fairfield.docupet.com. Ohio law requires all dogs over three months old to be licensed, and dog tags help lost pets find their way home. Licenses are available for one
Buffalo Wild Wings Offers Discount to January Blood Donors
Buffalo Wild Wings Offers Discount to January Blood Donors Fairfield County, OH – The American Red Cross and Buffalo Wild Wings are once again teaming up to encourage lifesaving blood donations throughout the month of January. Community members who donate blood at any Fairfield County Red Cross blood drive during January will receive a $5 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings. While nearly 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, fewer than 4% do so
Two Community Health Leaders Unite to Advance Whole-Person Care
Two Community Health Leaders Unite to Advance Whole-Person CareCombined Organization to Expand Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary Care ServicesLancaster, OH – January 5, 2026 – Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) and Fairfield Community Health Center (FCHC) today announced that their boards have approved a plan to unite the two organizations under a single leadership structure, effective January 1, 2026. The collaboration represents a significant step toward expanding integrated services
The Power of a Media Kit: Why It Matters for Local Businesses
When a Lancaster Fairfield County business steps into the public eye—whether for growth, partnerships, or community engagement—a media kit becomes one of the most reliable tools for shaping how others understand and talk about the organization. It serves as a concise, ready-to-use information package that helps journalists, collaborators, and event organizers represent a business accurately and confidently. Learn below: What a media kit actually does for small and mid-sized businesses How it supports
School District to Complete Over 40 Acts of Giving to Community, Provide Gifts to 29 Local Families
School District to Complete Over 40 Acts of Giving to Community, Provide Gifts to 29 Local Families LANCASTER, OH: Lancaster City Schools is proud to announce that the students and faculty, along with their families, are more than 40 acts of giving to community members in need this holiday season while also providing gifts and assistance to 29 local families. These acts reflect the District’s commitment to one of the three elements of its Portrait of a Graduate model, Caring, which emphasizes empathy
Lancaster-Sherman Rotary Donates $10,000 Toward Accessible Playground Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2025 Lancaster-Sherman Rotary Donates $10,000 Toward Accessible Playground Fund [Lancaster, Ohio] –The Rotary Club of Lancaster-Sherman recently donated a generous gift of $10,000 to The Rotary Club of Lancaster toward their 2026 initiative of constructing an all-accessible playground in Miller Park. The playground, which will occupy the current Miller Park, costs $1 million. The $10,000 donation nearly fulfills the total amount, with the project commencing
Fairfield Homes Announces Development of the Cornerstone at Eclipse Run
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2025 Fairfield Homes Announces Development of the Cornerstone at Eclipse Run58 units of new affordable housing coming to Athens County Lancaster, OH - Fairfield Homes, Inc., a full-service property management, development and construction company, is proud to announce that Cornerstone at Eclipse Run, a new 58-unit affordable family housing community in The Plains, Athens, Ohio, successfully closed on November 5, 2025. The development was awarded both
From Cluttered to Clean: Smart DIY Graphic Design for Local Business Growth
Running a business in Lancaster and Fairfield County means wearing a dozen hats—owner, marketer, accountant, and occasionally, designer. While hiring a professional is ideal, many small business owners can’t always afford it or need graphics fast. The good news? You can still create eye-catching visuals that reflect your brand, even with limited time or experience. Here’s what this article covers: Simple ways to make your graphics look more professional Quick design principles that always
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
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
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
