Highway Patrol, partners to conduct reckless driving enforcement on Interstate 270
The operation on Interstate 270 is intended to stop reckless driving and reduce fatal crashes from Monday, August 17 through Saturday, August 22. Read more
Preparing Ohio Students for Safe, Smart Decisions This Fall
the Ohio Departments of Commerce and Higher Education are encouraging families to enter the new school year with three essential conversations. Read More
Ohio Joins $15.5 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer, NewRez LLC
Amongst these projects, $1 million have been invested into the “Pickerington Elementary Safe Routes to School Multi-Use Path Improvements”. Read more
Why the Tornado Sirens Didn’t Go Off Tuesday
Following Tuesday’s destructive winds, the Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency explains their protocol for sirens. Read more
Governor DeWine, ODOT Announce Nearly $9 Million Investment in Safe Routes to School Projects
Amongst these projects, $1 million have been invested into the “Pickerington Elementary Safe Routes to School Multi-Use Path Improvements”. Read more
Department of Aging Cautions Ohioans about Post‑Storm Scams
Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) Director Ursel J. McElroy is warning all Ohioans, including older adults, to beware of home repair scams. Read more
Governor DeWine Updates Ohioans on Severe Weather
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel are urging Ohioans to prepare for more dangerous storms to move through the state. Read More
Pickerington Police
Reports
Incident reports from the city of Pickerington Police Department. Read More
DBH to Assume Recovery Housing Certification and Oversight
Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2026-03D, giving Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) the authority to create statewide certification for recovery housing operators. Read More
More Than $675,000 in Missing Money Discovered at State Fair
Thousands of attendees at this year’s Ohio State Fair took the first step to reconnect with their missing money thanks to Division of Unclaimed Funds. Read More
Olshefski Statement on School Board Ballot Issue
Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to place a 10-year, 0.75% traditional income tax levy on the November 3 ballot. Read More
Auditor Cautions Residents of Federal Property Tax Relief Scam
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is alerting residents to be cautious of YouTube videos that falsely claim a new federal program provides property tax relief for older homeowners. Read More
Violet Township Area 4-H at the State Fair
The program encourages youth to work on individual projects and present them in competitions. Read more
Workforce Center to Host Parent’s Information Night
Families of Fairfield County high school seniors are invited to explore exciting career pathways at the Fairfield County Workforce Center’s Fall Parents’ Information Night. Read More
Pizza Cottage Partners with American Red Cross to Encourage Blood Donations
The American Red Cross and Pizza Cottage are teaming up this August to encourage Fairfield County residents to donate blood and help save lives. Read More
