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US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union Celebrate Success of Financial Wellness Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union Celebrate Success of Financial Wellness PartnershipFirst Five Employees Graduate Program; Additional 15 Participants Expected to Complete in Coming MonthsCHILLICOTHE, Ohio – US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union are celebrating the success of their Financial Wellness Program partnership after the first five employee participants graduated from the program at the end of July. Designed to strengthen financial knowledge and
Fairfield County Workforce Center Connects Students and Families with Career Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2026 Fairfield County Workforce Center Connects Students and Families with Career Opportunities CARROLL, OH – More than 50 Fairfield County high school students and their parents attended the Fairfield County Workforce Center's Fall Parents' Information Night on Aug. 27, where they explored career pathways, met with instructors and toured the facility. The event gave families an opportunity to learn more about the Workforce Center's no-cost pre-apprenticeship
2026 DACO Plein Air Invitational - An Evening of Art, Wine & Giving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:2026 DACO Plein Air Invitational - An Evening of Art, Wine & Giving Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00–8:00 p.m. Rhonemus Cellars | Lancaster, Ohio Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and Rhonemus Cellars for a unique evening celebrating art, wine, and the beauty of the Ohio landscape in support of DACO’s outreach arts programming beginning at 6 p.m. September 15 at Rhonemus Cellars in Lancaster. Throughout the afternoon, plein air artists will spread out across the
Fairfield County-Based Westerman Announces Investments, New Jobs, and Expansion at Bremen Facility, Expansion to Licking County
For Immediate Release: August 24, 2026 Fairfield County-Based Westerman Announces Investments, New Jobs, and Expansion at Bremen Facility, Expansion to Licking County BREMEN, Ohio – Westerman announced today that it plans to in invest $6.5 million in its current Bremen facility to increase production for energy customers. This expansion will create 210 new jobs with $13.3 million in new annual payroll, more than doubling its current local employee base of 152. Westerman, which
Jennifer Sitterley Named in The Best Lawyers in America® in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates for Sixth Consecutive Year
For Immediate ReleaseJennifer Sitterley Named in The Best Lawyers in America® in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates for Sixth Consecutive Year Lancaster, Ohio – Jennifer Sitterley of Sitterley Law, LLC, certified elder law attorney, has been named among The Best Lawyers in America® in two categories: Trusts and Estates and Elder Law. This distinction ranks Sitterley among the top five percent of attorneys nationwide for the sixth consecutive year. The Best Lawyers in America® recognition is based entirely
County Auditor Urges Property Owners to Report Damage to Homes or Buildings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, August 17, 2026 County Auditor Urges Property Owners to Report Damage to Homes or Buildings Lancaster, Ohio – Following the several recent severe storms that impacted our community, the County Auditor’s Office is asking residents and property owners to report any storm-related damage to help ensure accurate property records and support potential relief efforts. The office understands that this has been a difficult time for many families. We are committed to making the
Fairfield Federal Senior Vice President Tracy Embrey Graduates from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
111 East Main StreetLancaster, OH 43130 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fairfield Federal Senior Vice President Tracy Embrey Graduates from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison LANCASTER, Ohio (August 17, 2026) – Fairfield Federal’s Senior Vice President, Tracy Embrey, completed a course of study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Graduate School of Banking (GSB), joining more than 23,000 graduates over the program’s lifetime. In addition to a diploma, Embrey earned
Amanda-Clearcreek Student Among Selected Performers for All-Ohio State Fair Band
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Hannah Blair 740/-215-0759hannah@krilecommunications.com Amanda-Clearcreek Student Among Selected Performers for All-Ohio State Fair Band AMANDA, Ohio (August 17, 2026)– Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools (A-C) sophomore Emily Wilson was selected as a student musician for the 2026 All-Ohio State Fair Band. Wilson, who plays clarinet in the A-C marching band, performed with fellow instrumentalists from schools across
2026 Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1
Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1 More than 55,000 Ohio households served in 2025 The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action 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 or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio
