New Residents Taxes
Won’t Cover Added Students
An explanation of how increased income tax collection does not cover the cost of new families moving into the school district. Read More
Rank the Vote Ohio Responds
Gov. DeWine signed a bill banning ranked voting in Ohio. Read More
PLSD Discusses Audit
Pickerington School administrators talk about State recommendations ahead of income tax ballot issue. Read More
Community Earth Day
Celebration
The Pickerington Earth Day Celebration will be held April 25 at Combustion – Free Trees, Booksellers, Food Trucks and Volunteering with the Lions Club! Read More
Lancaster Men’s
“Time Machine”
For their annual “Ham & Eggs” musical variety show, the Lancaster Men’s Chorus celebrates history with songs including “King Tut” & “The Flintstones”. Read More
New Cell Tower
Near Diley & Hill
A new cell phone tower located off Old Diley Road will improve service in Pickerington per AT&T. Read More
Grammy Award-Winning Trio To Headline Lancaster Festival 2026
Lancaster Festival Board of Directors has announced that GRAMMY Award-winning trio Lady A will be the headliner artist for the 2026 Lancaster Festival’s Grand Finale concert. Read More
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care to Host Annual Celebrate Life Event
The annual FAIRHOPE Celebrates Life event will be hosted from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. Read More
County Auditor Urges Residents to Report Storm Damage
All property owners who experienced damage to homes, buildings, or other structures are encouraged to submit a report. Read More
Local Teen Gifted
Mobility
Central Freshman Brooklyn Rodda received leg cuffs that allow her to regain her ability to walk and even play sports. Read More
Pickerington Public Library Celebrates Grand Opening of Discovery Pavilion
Featuring Ribbon-Cutting and Bunny Party. Read More
Flood Hazards
& Stream Conditions
The Fairfield Co. Auditor’s Map of the Month for March is a two-fer: waterways and flood hazards. Read More
Transportation That Shaped Pickerington
The Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society will present The Big Roadshow: Transportation Milestones That Shaped Pickerington April 24–26. Read More
OIU Ramps Up Statewide Enforcement for St. Patrick’s Holiday
The Ohio Investigative Unit is ramping up its presence at bars and liquor permit premises while the state prepares for one of its busiest drinking holidays. Read More
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has designated March 15-21, 2026, as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Read More
Pickerington Police
Reports
Incident reports from the city of Pickerington Police Department. Read More
Fairfield Co. Bond Rating up to “Aa1”
This is an upgrade from the previous rating of “Aa2”, which the County had maintained since 2022. Read More
Workforce Center Ribbon Cutting
The public is invited to the ceremony at the newly renovated facility at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Read More
Local Scholarships
A listing of Fairfield & Franklin County scholarships and links to apply. Read More
AHA! Offers SNAP Discounts
AHA! Children’s Museum is a participating institution in the Museums for All initiative. Read More
