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County announces utility assistance program for seniors and veterans
LANCASTER − The Fairfield County commissioners have announced a new program to give veterans and seniors a 10% discount on water and sewer rates. Called the Senior and Veteran Assistance (SAVA) program, participants must be 65 or older 65 years of age or older and be a part of Ohio’s Homestead Exemption or be a military veteran.
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash on U.S. 22 in Fairfield County on Monday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at U.S. 22 and Amanda Northern Road around 3:37 p.m. A 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling west on U.S....
Fairfield Co. Fatal Accident
Fairfield County, OH- An accident in Fairfield County claims the life of a motorcyclist. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Jared Ross of Williamsport was killed Monday. The accident took place just after 3:30pm on US 22 and Amanda Northern Road. Authorities said Ross was driving his motorcycle east on...
Public records: Fairfield County marriage licenses
The following couples applied for marriage licenses in Fairfield County from June 10 to 14. Tyler James Strohschein, 25, of Bremen, and Taylor Rian Fisk, 26m of BremenLaura Renee Mathews, 35, of Canal Winchester, and Brian Douglas Baker, 31, of Canal WinchesterJenna Nicole Alfman, 27, of Bremen, and Andrew Tucker McCandlish, 25, of BremenBrian Charles Sturgill, Jr., 31, of Lancaster, and Courtney Paige Hanks, 29, of LancasterDaniel Winston Egnatoff, 28, of Lancaster, and Elaine Marie King, 27,...
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...
Update – Motorcycle Crash in Amanda, Turns Fatal
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist was tragically killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 22 in Fairfield County on Monday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred at approximately 3:37 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 22 and Amanda Northern Road. The collision involved a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander traveling westbound and a motorcycle, operated by Jared Ross, traveling eastbound.
Passenger dies in ATV rollover
CORNING — A 25-year-old Fairfield County man died on Saturday, June 1 in an apparent accident while riding as a passenger in a “side by side” off-road vehicle in the Tecumseh Trail ATV park in Corning. According to a report by Perry County Coroner Dr. Bradley C. Wilson, it appears that David Joseph Lefever was killed when the Polaris 1000 Ranger ATV he was riding in flipped over, ejecting him and pinning his head underneath its roll bar. ...
Public Records: Fairfield County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Fairfield County Health Department from May 27 to June 7. June 4 L-City Pop-Up Coffee, 153 Union St., Lancaster. Observed a spray bottle of chemicals not labeled. ...
Kathleen Beall travels to Ohio to discuss American Revolutionary lineage
Kathleen Beall of Redlands recently returned from a speaking engagement in Lancaster, Ohio for the May meeting of the Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. The subject of her talk was “Before the Buckeye State — A Revolutionary Family in the Northwest Territory and the Story...
Top transfers: OMCO Properties purchases $9 million Westerville Road property
The following transactions are the top residential and commercial property transfers for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield and Licking counties as reported to auditors' offices from June 10 to 14. Listings are as follows: Price; township/city; address; sale date. The seller and buyer are also listed for non-residential transfers. Franklin County's top residential sale ...
Motorcyclist killed in Fairfield County crash
LANCASTER — A Williamsport, Ohio man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. On June 24, at approximately 3:37 p.m., the Lancaster Post of the Patrol responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on US 22 and Amanda Northern Road. A 2015 white Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, operated by Robert C. Johnson II, 59, of Newark, Ohio, was traveling westbound on US-22....
Jared Ross dies in Fairfield County motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 22
FAIRFIELD, OH, (June 24, 2024) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a Monday afternoon passenger vehicle vs. motorcycle accident in Fairfield County claimed the life of a Williamsport man. According to authorities, a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport heading westbound along U.S. Route 22 traveled into oncoming traffic and struck...
State Senator Schaffer honors American Motorcyclist Association on its 100th anniversary
COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) recognized the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) on its 100th anniversary during Senate session today. "The American Motorcyclist Association is an incredible organization of dedicated motorcyclists who seek to make a real impact across the country," Schaffer said. "We are all proud that Fairfield County is the...
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