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Fairfield County's drug court programs regarded nationwide
LANCASTER - Several drug recovery officials from around the nation attended a recent conference in California, and all eyes were on Fairfield County and its drug court program.
County's Recovery Court celebrates 1st 3 graduates
LANCASTER -The past 18 months have been filled with frequent recovery meetings, drug screenings and check-in calls to parole officers for Fairfield County's first three Recovery Court graduates.
Lancaster, county's population rises in 2008
FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Fairfield County's population increased at a slightly higher rate than Lancaster, according to the most recent U.S. Census population estimates from 2008.
Push by legal guardians sees change in OHSAA bylaw
LANCASTER - Somewhere among Fisher Catholic's 75 sophomores is a girl who was told she isn't entitled to the same rights as the rest of her schoolmates.
Officials can't pinpoint what led to greater number of compliance check violations
FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Five tobacco and alcohol retailers, which got surprise 'checks' from law enforcement, were in violation of state law, resulting in the issuance of violations for selling products to underage decoys.
July 4th Celebrations set in Fairfield County
When: 10 a.m. July 4 Parade route: North Columbus Street to West Main Street to North Broad Street to Fairfield County Fairgrounds Cost: Free When: 12:30 p.m. July 4 Where: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster Entertainment: Live music, food, rides and games Cost: Free to walk in; $5 for parking; $20 for large ...
Lancaster man accused of rape back in court today
LANCASTER - A man accused of forcing a child to perform sexual acts on him is expected to enter a plea in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court Monday.
Sheriff's office investigating double stabbing
LANCASTER - Fairfield County Sheriff's officials have identified one suspect in a stabbing incident that landed two men in the hospital with several wounds.
Franklin County unemployment rate remains steady
Franklin County's unemployment rate remained steady in May at 8.1percent, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported today.
2 Fairfield County residents quarantined with H1N1 flu
LANCASTER - Less than a day after the Fairfield Department of Health announced its first confirmed case of the H1N1 virus in Fairfield County, a second case has been confirmed.
Fairfield County Authorities Make 7 Arrests In Alleged Drug Ring
Authorities arrested the leader of an alleged prescription-drug ring and six other suspected ring members last week.
Perspective: Fatherly love motivates man to fight illness
FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Father's Day brings people together every year for many different reasons.
Fundraising saves historic Ohio fair grandstand
LANCASTER, Ohio - A fund drive has saved a grandstand where spectators to an Ohio county fair first sat more than 100 years ago.
Deals can be found in Fairfield County for expensive sport
LANCASTER - Cory George is wary of the occasional blockbuster deal on a round of golf.
High Water reported on Fairfield County roads
LANCASTER - The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is reporting at least four roads in the county have high water.
Fairfield County Fair Grandstand Saved
A preservation group raised about $100,000 to meet a deadline set by the fair board to tear down the structure.
Ohio EPA orders Fairfield County boot camp to get arsenic out of drinking water
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the operator of a private, military-style boot camp in Fairfield County for youthful offenders to remove unsafe levels of arsenic from the drinking water.
Alternative health care option now available in the county
FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Chris Claypool is a business owner coping with a growing challenge many other companies face: How to pay for health insurance for employees.
Fairfield County Golf Outing taking place June 27
LANCASTER - The seventh annual Habitat for Humanity of Fairfield County Golf Outing and hog roast will begin at 7:30 a.m. June 27 at Valley View Golf Course.
Veterans' Memorial of Fairfield County to be held today
Events for the fourth annual Veterans' Memorial of Fairfield County will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today.