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Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025 Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the second and final grant cycle in 2025. The Foundation awarded grants to 17 organizations totaling $194,202 at their recent board meeting. “It’s wonderful to see the diversity of projects and recipients who give back to our community in such
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County Auditor's Offices Releases Fact Sheets for November 2025 General Election Levy Issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, October 14, 2025 County Auditor’s Offices Releases Fact Sheets for November 2025 General Election Levy Issues Lancaster, Ohio – The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has released fact sheets for the issues and property tax levies on the November 4, 2025, general election ballot. Fairfield County residents in Madison Township, Ruschcreek Township, Violet Township, and Walnut Township Local School District will see proposed levy issues on their ballots. Madison and Violet
Fairfield County Foundation Receives Donation for 36-Hour Give
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2025 Fairfield County Foundation Receives Donation for 36-Hour Give, Resulting in Unprecedented $100k Match LANCASTER, Ohio –The Fairfield County Foundation will be holding the 36-Hour Give, their annual fundraising event inspired by #GivingTuesday, on Dec. 2 at 8 a.m. through Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. This year, following the 36-Hour Give, the Foundation will award a staggering $100,000 in
New Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Offered Through Fairfield County Workforce Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2025 NEW PLUMBING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP OFFERED THROUGH FAIRFIELD COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER AND FREELAND CONTRACTING [CARROLL, OH] – The Fairfield County Workforce Center and The Freeland Foundation and Freeland Contracting Company are proud to announce the development of a new Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Program for high school seniors during the upcoming academic school year. As a leader in commercial plumbing and with a long-standing commitment to education and
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Lancaster City Schools Inducts Five Alumni to Hall of Fame
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2025 Lancaster City Schools Inducts Five Alumni to Hall of Fame LANCASTER, Ohio – Lancaster City Schools (LCS) is pleased to announce that it recently inducted five new alumni into the LCS Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The alumni members were honored at a ceremony in September. The 2025 inductees include James M. Wagonseller, class of 1939; Ralph E. Smith, class of 1964; Paul D. Schullery, class of 1966; David Huggins, class of 1966 and Brad
Commissioner Davis Receives 2025 Leadership in Mobility Award from MORPC
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2025 Commissioner Davis Receives 2025 Leadership in Mobility Award from Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) LANCASTER, OH — Fairfield County Commissioner Steve Davis was honored during the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Annual Summit on Sustainability held on September 30 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Each year, MORPC recognizes individuals and organizations demonstrating leadership and a commitment to sustainability, planning, and
Diley Medical Group Announces Office Consolidation in Lancaster
Diley Medical Group Announces Office Consolidation in Lancaster Lancaster, OH – October 7, 2025 — Diley Medical Group is proud to announce the consolidation of its two Lancaster office locations into one convenient site. As of this month, all providers are now seeing patients at 1781 Countryside Drive, offering streamlined care and improved access for the community. The former office at 1600 Sheridan Drive has officially closed, but patients can rest assured that their trusted providers remain available
Ohio Glass Museum Announce New Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2025 Ohio Glass Museum Announce New Manager [LANCASTER, OH]: The Ohio Glass Museum has announced that Scott Fouche has returned to Lancaster to become the Glass Studio Manager. Fouche previously worked as a glass artist for the museum in the hot glass studio.Scott Fouché graduated from Bloom-Carroll Local School District and, while attending The Ohio State University, worked for established, local glass artists. After graduating in 2008, with a bachelor’s
Rotary Club of Lancaster Receives Generous Gift for Accessible Playground
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 1, 2025 Rotary Club of Lancaster Receives Generous Gift for Accessible Playground [Lancaster, Ohio] –The Rotary Club of Lancaster has accepted a generous gift of $10,000 from Fairfield Federal Savings and Loan to help fund the proposed Rotary All-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 has secured more than
Ohio Council of County Officials Endorses Property Tax Relief Recommendations
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release September 24, 2025Contact: Matt Nolan, Warren County Auditor & CAAO President (513) 261-1235MNolan@warrencountyohio.gov OHIO COUNCIL OF COUNTY OFFICIALS ENDORSES PROPERTY TAX RELIEF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Council of County Officials (OCCO) announced today its full support of a joint proposal from the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO), the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO), and the County
Fairfield County Names New Center for Commissioner Dave Levacy
For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 Fairfield County Names New Center for Commissioner Dave Levacy LANCASTER, OH- At its annual State of the County Address on September 30, Fairfield County officials announced that the new facility that hosted the event would be named The Levacy Center, in honor of County Commissioner and long-time public servant, Dave Levacy. “Dave has given his heart and soul to this community,” said Commissioner Jeff Fix. “His dedication and commitment to making
Fairfield County Provides Clarification of Flood Relief Funding: Lancaster Festival Not Eligible
September 19, 2025 Fairfield County Provides Clarification of Flood Relief Funding: Lancaster Festival Not Eligible for Funds LANCASTER, Ohio – Recent reports of flood relief funding coming to Fairfield County have led to confusion about the needs of the Lancaster Festival, which is not eligible for State Disaster Relief Funding.Currently, The Lancaster Festival is continuing to assess the damage that will not be covered by insurance, with early estimates indicating that it will need approximately
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Ohio Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Flooding
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Ohio Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by FloodingLow interest disaster loans now availableWASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Ohio businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by flooding occurring July 26-28. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request received from Gov. Mike DeWine on Sept. 10, 2025. The declaration covers the Ohio
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
Geopro Imaging Officially Launches New Name, Announces HIPAA Compliance
[LANCASTER, OH] – Geopro Imaging, LLC, a leader in digital scanning technologies in Central and Southeast Ohio, has undergone a slight name change to better reflect the services provided by the company. Formerly Geopro Consulting, the newly-renamed Geopro Imaging continues to help businesses, communities, and organizations of all sizes with digital scanning needs, including but not limited to cemetery mapping, 3D spatial scans, and historical document preservation. In addition to the new name, Geopro
