Pickerington Police
Reports
Incident reports from the city of Pickerington Police Department. Read More
The Queen of the Lake III Returns to Buckeye Lake
The Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society (GBLHS) is pleased to announce the return of cruises aboard The Queen of the Lake III, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience Buckeye Lake while learning about its rich history. Read More
Governor and First Lady DeWine Celebrate Opening of Renovated State Fair Dairy Building
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine today joined the American Dairy Association Mideast and the Ohio Expositions Commission to cut the ribbon to the recently renovated Dairy Building on the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Read More
Governor DeWine Cuts Ribbon on New Ohio Agriculture Center
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine today were joined by Ohio’s agricultural leaders to cut the ribbon on the new Ohio Agriculture Center presented by Nationwide®, Read More
Fairfield County Health Releases 2026–2028 CHIP
The Fairfield County Health Department is proud to announce the release of the 2026–2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a collaborative roadmap designed to improve the health and well-being of Fairfield County residents over the next three years. Read More
Velvet Ice Cream Debuts Exclusive “Star Spangled Swirl” Flavor
Velvet Ice Cream is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the debut of Star Spangled Swirl, a patriotic new ice cream flavor available exclusively at the Ohio State Fair’s newly renovated Dairy Building and at Ye Olde Mill in Utica. Read More
2026 Fairfield County Point of Sale Tobacco Retailer Store Audits
The Fairfield County Health Department conducts point of sale store audits utilizing a sample list provided of tobacco retailers in Fairfield County. Read More
Pickerington Local Schools Continues Providing Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
Pickerington Local Schools announces that all students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-2027 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Read More
Fairfield County Workforce Center Receives $841,000 in State Capital Budget Funding
Included in Ohio’s FY 2027–FY 2028 Capital Budget, the Workforce Center will receive $750,000 for a new Radiology Lab and $91,000 to complete the existing Respiratory Therapy Lab. Read More
Pickerington Implements Handle With Care Program into School System for the 26-27 School Year
This school year, Pickerington Local School District is adopting a support program for students with trauma called Handle With Care. Read more
Ohio Ice Cream Trail Expands to 195 Stops
Originally launched in 2018 with just 15 stops, the Ohio Ice Cream Trail has grown into a beloved summer tradition. This year, 49 new locations join 146 returning favorites, bringing the trail to a record 195 stops. Read More
Ohio EPA, NWRA, Rumpke Hosting Battery Collection Event at Ohio State Fair
Ohioans can safely clear out their old batteries and drop them off for recycling at this year’s Ohio State Fair! Read More
Four Pickerington Local Schools Representatives Selected for National AI Leadership Fellowship
Four members of the Pickerington Local Schools community traveled to Boston earlier this month to help shape the future of artificial intelligence in education after being selected for the inaugural 2026 Leadership and Innovation Fellowship during America’s Youth AI Festival, which took place July 17–19 in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Read More
Amanda-Clearcreek Student Wins County-Wide America 250 Writing Contest, Recognized During Lancaster Festival
Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools (A-C) seventh-grader Olivia Warren was named the winner of the America 250 writing contest on July 22 during the Lancaster Festival’s America 250 celebration, held at Zane Square. Read more
Auditor Highlights Popular Annual Financial Report
The Fairfield County Auditor is pleased to highlight the County’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR provides residents with a concise, easy-to-read summary of the County’s financial activities and overall financial condition. Read More
2026 Pickerington Youth Fishing Derby
The 20th Annual Pickerington Youth Fishing Derby took place this morning, with anglers ranging from pre-school to entering their freshman years. Read More
