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Police Raid Uncovers Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Firearms in Lancaster
Lancaster, Ohio – April 30, 2024 – The South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Lancaster Police Department and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, executed a targeted search warrant on April 30, 2024, at 4970 Delmont Rd. in Lancaster. The operation, spurred by an investigation into drug trafficking activities, aimed to disrupt illicit narcotics distribution in the area.
Tiffany Hedrick says she honored to be the first female to win the Brett Markwood Award
LANCASTER − Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Cpl. Tiffany Hedrick is the first female to win the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Brett Markwood Award. She will receive her award at the chamber's annual awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. on May 9 at Fisher Catholic High School. "I am truly,...
Developer wants turn former One Way Farm in Fairfield into senior housing
FAIRFIELD – Optimized Senior Living wants to turn the former One Way Farm into a senior citizen assisted living facility. But nearby residents aren’t so sure that’s a good use of the 12-acre site that lies in both Fairfield and Fairfield Township along East River Road. Increased...
Behr Paint comes to Heath, decades after Ohio acquires Panhandle rail line, DeWine says
HEATH − Development discussions in Licking County often revolve around new technology for computer chip manufacturers, data centers and clean rooms. Behr Paint Co., the latest newcomer to Licking County, chose to build a manufacturing and distribution center on James Parkway in Heath because of 200-year-old technology: the railroad.
Jason Kramer of Lancaster facing drug charges in Perry County
PERRY COUNTY − Jason Kramer of Lancaster has been charged with possession of suspected methamphetamine with a firearm specification, a second-degree felony. According to the Perry County Sheriff's Office, detectives assigned to the CODE Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal narcotics Monday afternoon in New Lexington. K-9 Bruno was deployed and detected the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. During the search officers discovered the suspected methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm pistol.
Newark-area 8-bedroom home built from 1820s barn for sale for $1.35 million
A Licking County home built from the timbers of an 1820s Ohio barn and flooring from a South Carolina tobacco warehouse has landed on the market. The home, on 14 acres north of Newark, was built in 2004 out of timbers hauled from a dismantled Bucyrus barn. ...
Three companies to cut central Ohio operations affecting 455 workers
Three companies have told the state that they are cutting central Ohio operations that will affect as many as 455 workers, including two warehouses that will be closed. Arlington Contact Lens Service said it will close its Columbus operations, including its distribution center at 2250 International St., on Aug. 3. The company said...
Man accused of recording videos in Greater Cincinnati hospital restroom
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An Alexandria man is facing a number of voyeurism charges for allegedly recording video in a hospital restroom. A cell phone was found inside a trash can in the restroom at Jewish Hospital on March 28. It was recording video through a small hole in the trash can.
ADAMH, Suicide Prevention Coalition hosting event Monday featuring Kevin Hines
The Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board and the Fairfield County Suicide Prevention Coalition are hosting Kevin Hines at the Liberty Center 951 Liberty Center Drive in Lancaster at 11 a.m. May 6. Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden...
Carroll/Canal Winchester news: CW 2024 pool opening information
The City of Canal Winchester invites community residents to cool off this summer at the Canal Winchester Municipal Swimming Pool. In an effort to have a smooth opening to the 2024 season, the pool will be open to members only from Friday, May 24 through Thursday, May 30. During this...
Four acquisitions, including one in Somerset, expand National Church Residences in Ohio
COLUMBUS — National Church Residences added 206 apartment units to its already extensive Ohio portfolio with the acquisition of four affordable senior housing communities. All of the communities were purchased from Buckeye Management and are located in central and western Ohio. “We are pleased to grow our presence in Ohio and welcome residents from all four communities into the National Church Residences family,” said Senior Project Leader of Acquisitions, Kelly Parnell. “Our well-established regional team members are experts in affordable senior housing operations and will...
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