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Foundation's YAC Announces $20k in Grant Funding to 13 Organizations Benefiting Area Youth
LANCASTER, Ohio - The Fairfield County Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Youth Advisory Committee of 2024-2025 awarded grants totaling $20,000 to 13 organizations to benefit youth in Fairfield County. Grant recipients include:AHA! A Hands-on Adventure, A Children's Museum for the installation of a partition wall.Baltimore Downtown Restoration for microphone equipment for the Victoria Players Children’s Theater.Connexion West to support Connexion Club youth summer program.Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Fairfield County Foundation Announces Recipients in First Grant Cycle of 2025
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the first grant cycle of 2025. The Foundation awarded grants totaling $283,154 to 16 local organizations at its March Board meeting. "It is an honor to support so many worthy organizations that are making a meaningful difference in Fairfield County,” said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield County Foundation. “The generosity of our donors allows us to continue funding a diverse range of unique community projects with each
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
Fairfield Homes Announces Development of 95-Unit Reserve At Hunters Trace in Lancaster
Lancaster, OH - Fairfield Homes, Inc., a full-service property management, development and construction company, is proud to announce the development of Reserve at Hunter Trace, a high-quality, environmentally sustainable, and well-connected community near the Fairfield Heritage Trail bike path and just one mile from downtown Lancaster. All units in this affordable housing development for individuals age 55+ will be reserved for residents at or below 60% of the area median income. "With almost a third of
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,
Krile Communications Adds Beth Craft to Growing Team of Marketing and Pubic Relations Experts
[Lancaster, OH – March 12, 2025] Krile Communications is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Lancaster native Beth Craft, who will serve in the role of Client Relations Manager. “We are excited to welcome Beth to our growing team,” said Angela Krile, president and CEO. “Beth brings unique skills and experience, as well as deep community connections, which will undoubtedly be a major asset for our clients. We look forward to working closely with her and benefiting from her valuable contributions.
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
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
Lancaster Festival Announces 2025 Grand Finale and Tribute Band Artists; Tickets On Sale May 1
LANCASTER, Ohio (March 8, 2025, 10 p.m.) – At its 2025 “Reveal Event,” the Lancaster Festival Board of Directors announced that its August 2nd Grand Finale concert on the Wendel Concert Stage will feature two headliners for the first time in Festival History: Grammy-winning artist Colbie Caillat and folk-rock band Dawes. Tickets will go on sale May 1 for the evening’s festivities and other events taking place during the 10-day celebration of music, art and community.To date, Colbie Caillat has been honored
Friends of Fairfield DD Launch Campaign to Support Levy Renewal
Lancaster, OH – On May 6, 2025, voters will be asked to renew the current 1.85-mill property tax for the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Fairfield DD). The renewal, which will not increase tax rates, is needed to maintain support for services to individuals with developmental disabilities and operations at Forest Rose School. In order to educate voters on the issue, Friends of Fairfield DD, the volunteer support arm for Fairfield County Board of DD, is launching a campaign to
Fairfield County ESC Launches Full-Service Drivers Education Program
March 3, 2025 – Fairfield County Education Service Center (ESC) is ushering in the next generation of student drivers through a collaboration with eight local school districts, the Workforce Development Center, and Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools. Stemming from Governor DeWine’s administration and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, $4.5 million in grant funding through the Creating Opportunities for Driver Education (CODE) Grant Program was divided to 100 schools across the state.
Fairfield County Workforce Center To Host Free Explore Career Camps
[CARROLL, OH] - The Fairfield 33 Development Alliance and the Fairfield County Workforce Center are thrilled for the return of Explore Career Camps this summer, free of charge for Fairfield County students who will be in grades 6, 7, and 8 during the 2025-2026 academic year. These unique camps will introduce youth to one-week sessions designed to build interest in careers in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. In its fourth year, the Workforce Center Career Camps will be led by
Fairfield County District Library Announces New Extended Hours To Better Serve The Community
Lancaster, Ohio – The Fairfield County District Library is pleased to announce new extended operating hours at its Main Branch, 219 N. Broad Street, Lancaster, providing even greater access to our resources and services for the community. Beginning Monday, March 3, the Library will be open during the following hours:Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmMonday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pmTuesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pmWednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pmThursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pmFriday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pmThese
John Devlin Named Music Director & Conductor of Lancaster Festival Orchestra
After an extensive search The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors has announced John Devlin as its new Music Director to lead the orchestra. Devlin will be working with Festival board members and staff to plan and conduct the 2025 Lancaster Festival. Devlin was selected after a thorough international search from more than 100 highly qualified applicants. A selection committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors and representatives from the Lancaster Festival Orchestra narrowed the pool of
''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
