Fairfield County News

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The 2014 elections are well over a year away, but a Fairfield County farmer already has declared his plans to challenge Rep.

Secretary of State Jon Husted has admonished the Fairfield County Board of Elections for running a sloppy election count on May 7, and he wants to know what the board will do to improve.

Afternoon Update, sent weekday afternoons, keeps you up to date with breaking news and updates from later in the day.

Several central Ohio townships are eligible for new road signs through an Ohio Department of Transportation grant program.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office launches a smartphone app Monday. The app allows people to send tips to the sheriff's office, see crime alerts and wanted persons, and find out where sex offenders live.

Dr. Christopher Demas of Worthington won't be allowed to practice medicine for at least a year after being convicted of seven counts of forgery in Delaware County.

Afternoon Update, sent weekday afternoons, keeps you up to date with breaking news and updates from later in the day.

Mickey L. Griffith, 21, was driving eastbound on Pleasantville Road west of Havensport Road in Fairfield County, according to the State Highway Patrol.

One person was taken to Grant Medical Center on Thursday after a three-vehicle crash at Election House Road and County Highway 33A around 9 a.m.. Greenfield Township EMS and the Fairfield County Sheriff's office responded.

The chairman of the Fairfield County Republican Party said one of the Republican candidates running in Lancaster's 2nd Ward has violated campaign law and is misleading the public.

May I introduce to you, Mike Fracassa, Republican candidate for Lancaster City Council, 2nd Ward.

Robert L. Bickel, 68, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape, third-degree gross sexual imposition and second-degree illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.

Fairfield County dog warden Mike Miller submitted his resignation to the county commission Tuesday.

Training classes are forming now and are specifically designed for adults with little or no technology experience.

Several fire officials were on scene of the Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools after a threat was reported Thursday.

Ohio's 15th Congressional District Art Competition will take place tomorrow at the Wagnalls Memorial in Lithopolis.

This was the national theme for this year's Week of the Young Child, April 14 through 20.

I have tried to take the time to listen to your concerns and find out what issues are most important to you.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate Saturday.