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FAIRHOPE and Lancaster Golf Club to Partner for 1st Annual Gordon B. Snider, MD Memorial Golf Outing
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care Partners with Lancaster Golf Club for 1st Annual Gordon B. Snider, MD Memorial Golf Outing LANCASTER, Ohio (July 16, 2025) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care excitedly announces their partnership with The Snider Family and Lancaster Golf Club for the 1st Annual Gordon B. Snider, MD Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, September 15. This special event honors Dr. Snider’s legacy in the community while
Rotary Club of Lancaster Transitions Presidency
Rotary Club of Lancaster Transitions Presidency Lancaster, Ohio – Stephanie Taylor was inducted as The Rotary Club of Lancaster’s 2025-26 Club President during a “passing of the gavel” from 2024-25 Club President, Adam Pillar, on July 7, 2025. Under Adam’s leadership, the club awarded nearly 51 scholarships totaling $88,945 to high school and college students from Fairfield County. Additionally, the club participated in monthly service projects, including donating dictionaries to local
Fairfield County Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Planning Initiatives
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025 Fairfield County Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Planning Initiatives LANCASTER, OH- Fairfield County has received two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding efforts in county government innovation and services. Both awards were earned in the planning category, highlighting the county’s commitment to strategic development and collaboration. Since 2017, Fairfield County has
Fairfield Homes Celebrates Grand Opening of The Reserve at Mt. Gilead II
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2025 Fairfield Homes Celebrates Grand Opening of The Reserve at Mt. Gilead II Lancaster, Ohio – Fairfield Homes, Inc., a full-service development, construction and property management company, officially opened phase two of The Reserve at Mt. Gilead property with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 10. The Reserve at Mount Gilead II adds an additional 43 units to the property, which opened its first phase in November of 2024. The community now
Fairfield Community Health Center Expands Services with New In-House Pharmacy
LANCASTER, OH – Fairfield Community Health Center (FCHC) is excited to announce the grand-opening of a new in-house pharmacy, expanding the organization’s commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the community. The new pharmacy will be located inside the main entrance to FCHC at 220 E. Walnut St. in Lancaster. Access is not limited to FCHC patients, meaning anyone may have their prescriptions filled at the pharmacy. “Adding the pharmacy to our clinic will be convenient for our patients and our
Homeland Credit Union Joins Nationwide Social Media Blitz for ''I Love My Credit Union'' Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 1, 2025 Homeland Credit Union Joins Nationwide Social Media Blitz for “I Love My Credit Union” Day on July 25Chillicothe, OH - Homeland Credit Union is proud to participate in the nationwide “I Love My Credit Union” social media blitz happening on Thursday, July 25, 2025. This annual campaign is a powerful celebration of the credit union movement, designed to bring members, employees, and communities together in a shared expression of appreciation for the Credit Unions that
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Ohio Honored with National Awards
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Ohio Honored with National Awards Including Small Agency of the Year Lancaster, Ohio– Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Ohio is proud to announce national recognition at the 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference held in Philadelphia. More than 230 agencies from across the nation attend this yearly conference. The Southeastern Ohio agency was
Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1
Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1More than 44,000 Ohio households served in 2024The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner and/or fan, and/or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of
Lancaster Rotary Names Double Edge Brewing Co. as 2025 Ethics Award Winner
Lancaster, Ohio – Double Edge Brewing Company of Lancaster, Ohio, was awarded the 2025 John T. Dye Rotary Business Ethics Award by the Lancaster Rotary Club at its meeting on Monday, April 21. Presented annually by the Lancaster (Ohio) Rotary and the Rotary Club of Lancaster-Sherman, the award recognizes a local business that has been nominated by its peers in the community for demonstrating outstanding ethical practices in its work. This year’s winner was selected by a committee of members from both
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
Rascal Flatts Lead Gary LeVox Headlines Lancaster Festival's Premier Concert July 26
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors is excited to announce that the headlining artist for its Premier Concert on July 26 at the Ohio University Lancaster Wendel Concert Stage will be central Ohio’s own Gary LeVox, co-founder and lead singer of Rascal Flatts.Gary LeVox, along with bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, founded Rascal Flatts in 2000 and they went on to enjoy one of the most successful careers in modern country music. Infusing the genre’s traditional sound with
Millersport Lions Announce Grand Marshals For 2025 Sweet Corn Festival Parade
The Millersport Lions Club is pleased to announce that the Grand Marshals for the 78th Sweet Corn Festival Grand Parade will be Roman and Brittney Atwood of Newark. They will lead the parade on the North Valley Bank float. The parade kicks off on Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 pm and proceeds on Lancaster Street and Chautauqua Boulevard through Millersport with 17 high school marching bands and 150 units. Roman and Brittney were selected to be honored this year because 200 years ago, Mathias Miller founded
Lancaster Festival Board of Directors Announces Beverage Policy Change For Concert Grounds
Lancaster, OHIO -- Due to requirements by the insurance industry for festivals of our type, the Lancaster Festival board of directors is implementing a new policy regarding beverages at the Ohio University-Lancaster concert venue. Beginning this season, no beverages will be permitted to be brought into the concert venue gates. This includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including water. “We understand that this might be inconvenient and frustrating for some of our long-time patrons,
Fairfield County ESC Adopts STEM and Manufacturing Pilot Program
March 10, 2025 – Fairfield County Education Service Center (ESC) is operating a four-year, grant-funded pilot program to expand access to manufacturing, as well as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career pathways for underserved students in rural, southeastern Ohio. In collaboration with Belmont County ESC, the Workforce Center, and Ohio University, the Rural Post-Secondary Economic Development (RPED) initiative will transform workplace readiness opportunities for this student
