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Incident reports from the city of Pickerington Police Department. Read More

Vote OSHP for “Best Looking Cruiser”, Poll closes Noon on Friday

Patrol currently sits in 9th place in the 13th Annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Read More

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Releases July Fourth Statistics

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 18 people lost their lives in 18 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Thursday, July 2 at midnight and ended Sunday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m. Read More

Fairfield Center for Independence Announces Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser

Community members can help make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities while getting their car washed and picking up fresh baked treats during the Fairfield Center for Independence’s (FCI) annual summer fundraiser. Read More

Ohio Traffic Safety Office Announces New Anti-Speeding PSA Featuring NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain

The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, today announced the release of a new public service announcement featuring NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, calling on Ohioans to slow down and make safe driving a priority. Read More

DeWine Announces Rural Health Transformation Program to Ohio University for $10 Million

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the first Rural Health Transformation Program award to Ohio University to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce. Read More

Auditor July Map

The July Map of the Month is a detailed “tour” of Fairfield County’s Hometown Heroes Mural, found on the side of the Amstutz Building at 227 E. Main Street in Lancaster. Read More

Patrol Urges Sober Driving

As Ohioans prepare for and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state to promote traffic safety by intercepting impaired drivers. Read more

Auditor’s New Property Search Website

Fairfield County has launched a new online Real Estate Property Search website designed to make the process of searching for property parcel information faster, easier, and more transparents. Read more

County Honored with National Award

Fairfield County has earned two 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the county’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and effective public service. Read more

Detailing the VT-OSU Violet Woods Agreement

Violet Township has entered into a multi-phase development agreement with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for the construction of a 29.5-acre health care campus at Violet Woods, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road. Read more

Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease

The Fairfield County Health Department is asking residents to take simple steps to avoid tick bites as Lyme disease cases continue to rise in Fairfield County and across Ohio. Read More

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Andy Wilson, Ohio Director of Public Safety, as the new Ohio Attorney General. Wilson's wife, Libby Wilson, joined them for the announcement.

Gov. DeWine on Mullin v. Doe

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Mullin v. Doe, regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Read more

DACO to Host Celebration of Fashion, Art and Philanthropy at Gala

July 11 fundraiser will include craft cocktails, music, art and runway show. Read More


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