Fairfield County Fair returns to Lancaster lineup
The 166th Fairfield County Fair opens Oct 9 in Lancaster with rides, music, vendor booths, fireworks, and family activities. Key events run through Oct 15 including rodeo, pony pulls, concerts, cooking contests, demolition derbies, harness racing, and a Kinder Day with free admission.
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West Union streetscape expansion doubles project cost
Athens city officials at the May council meeting announced expanding the West Union Street streetscape from one to both sides between Congress and Court Streets. The plan adds bumpouts, brick inlays, ParkMobile kiosks, bike racks and parking on both sides, eliminating meters and increasing total price from 75 000 to 160 000 dollars.
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Dozens in Ohio misused law enforcement database LEADS records
Ohio authorities disciplined more than 70 officers from 2013 to 2015 for misusing LEADS and OHLEG data. The AP tally cites cases where officers looked up others, used the system for personal purposes, or shared data, with notable incidents in North Olmsted Shaker Heights Clinton County Toledo and Franklin County.
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Energy efficiency upgrades approved for Athens County buildings
Athens County Commissioners approved more than 4 million dollars in energy efficiency projects to retrofit 19 buildings including EMS, 317 Board, and the dog shelter with LED lights and new HVAC. Johnson Controls will oversee, with energy savings and reimbursements totaling about 2.38 million and a net county cost near 332 thousand, funding via municipal leases. Elevator upgrades at key sites add about 277,860. The work may take 12 months to complete.
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Athens County 911 gets acting director on medical leave
Athens County Sheriff Lt Aaron Maynard was named acting 911 director by the county Commissioners after a closed session with Sheriff Rod Ney Smith. Maynard will serve up to 20 hours weekly until Director Dan Pfeiffer returns, with Commissioner Charlie Adkins overseeing operations in Maynard’s absence. Pfeiffer has led 911 since May 2013.
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