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Public records: Fairfield County marriage licenses
The following couples applied for marriage licenses in Fairfield County from June 3 to 7. Annie Jo Deyo, 19, of Pleasantville, and Patrick Michael Kenney, 20, of LancasterLandon Patrick Pheneger, 36, of Pickerington, and Gabriella Jade Lewis, 26, of LimaJacqueline Ann Miller, 25, of Rushville, and Maxfield Scott Lillo, 28, of WillardJamie Lynn Wesley, 47, of Lancaster, and Chad Christopher Dobbs, 55, of LancasterJennifer Lynn King, 37, of Thornville, and Brenden Bo Alexander Getter, 37, of ThornvilleMadeline...
38 students and 11 employers were honored at annual Signing Day
CARROLL – The Fairfield County Workforce Center recently hosted its annual Signing Day for Fairfield County high school graduates starting their careers with a local business. Thirty-eight students and eleven employers were honored at the event that brought to fruition efforts for Fairfield 33 Alliance’s Career Readiness Program by connecting students graduating from local high schools to local businesses in need of employees. ...
Petland accused of deceit in 2 lawsuits, but company says it covered sick pups' vet bills
For the second time in less than six months, Petland Inc. faces lawsuits accusing the Chillicothe-based firm of selling sick puppies and of using questionable sales tactics at two of its franchise stores. The lawsuits, filed by two separate families in Ross and Fairfield counties, accuse Petland of using deceit...
Public Records: Fairfield County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Fairfield County Health Department from June 10-14. June 10 Luxe Rehab and Care Center - Sheridan Wing, 957 Becks Knob Road SW, Lancaster. Observed a number of gaps in practices and procedures that could allow for a foodborne illness to occur. Observed visual...
OSU Extension: Celebrating pollinators in your landscape every day
Pollinator Week is typically the third week of June annually. This effort was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership, and 14 years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown into an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies. ...
From Lancaster Festival to Amanda Harvest Festival, Fairfield County has many summer events
Now that summer has officially arrived, it's time to plan your trips to the various festivals over the next couple of months in Fairfield County. Picktown Palooza: Pickerington plays host to this three-day festival July 11-13. This year Picktown Palooza will feature Quiet Riot, Steven Adler, Britny Fox, along with other acts. There will also be carnival rides, a 5K and a car, truck and bike show. For the full schedule go to https://picktownpalooza.org/schedule/
Several central Ohio counties under air quality alert Thursday as heat wave persists
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an air quality alert beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday for parts of central Ohio. The alert issued Wednesday afternoon includes Delaware, Franklin, Licking and Fairfield counties, and the cities of Delaware, Downtown Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, and Pickerington. The alert comes amid sweltering temperatures across...
Air quality alert issued as central Ohio is immersed in 'heat dome'
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an air quality alert for Thursday for much of central Ohio. MORPC said the region will likely have unhealthy levels of ozone for people who are sensitive to bad air quality. The air quality alert comes as much of the Ohio Valley is under a heat dome with temperatures hovering in the mid-90s.
Air quality alert issued for Columbus Thursday as heat continues to batter Ohio, Midwest
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an air quality alert beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday for parts of central Ohio. The alert issued Wednesday afternoon includes Delaware, Franklin, Licking and Fairfield counties, and the cities of Delaware, Downtown Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, and Pickerington. The alert comes amid sweltering temperatures across...
County auditor's office explains the property tax collection process
LANCASTER − Paying property taxes is an obligation property owners must fulfill. Property taxes pay for public schools and variety of other things. Below is some important facts to know about them from information Fairfield County Auditor Carri Brown supplied: Property taxes are called ad valorem taxes, or taxes based on the assessed values...
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