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Aug. 9 Wizard Faire Promises Day of Enchantment
From the Pickerington Wizard Faire Pickerington’s most whimsical summer tradition is back — and more magical than ever. On Aug. 9, at 11 a.m., Victory Park (101 Lockville Road) will…

Historical Society to be Honored at Historic Labor Day Festival
by Theresa Garee Canal Winchester plans to kick off its 103rd year of Labor Day celebration, a three-day event beginning on Aug. 30 in the historic downtown area. What makes…

Big Beef. Celebrity. Juliet?
By Theresa GareeSoutheast Messenger Editor If you know what these are, you are invited to present your prized homegrown produce to representatives from the Fairfield County OSU Extension on Aug.…

Expanded photo contest for the Lithopolis Honeyfest
by Theresa Garee The annual photo contest held during the Lithopolis Honeyfest has been expanded. This year photographers will have the option to enter photos into six categories. The categories…

Wagnalls Memorial Library presses into fundraising
By Theresa Garee Public libraries have faced a decrease in funding. More close to home, the Wagnalls Memorial Library has seen a 22 percent decrease in funding since 2023. “The…

Crooked Alley KidSpace In Transition
By Theresa Garee The beloved Groveport Crooked Alley KidSpace is changing but much of what made it great still exists. Last July, the group held a Splatter Paint Party as…
Armed robbery at Huntington Bank in Groveport
By Rachel ScofieldGroveport Messenger Just before 3:30 p.m. July 30, a man allegedly walked through the front door of the Huntington Bank, brandished a gun and demanded that tellers fill…

Former Editor Recognized
By Theresa GareeEditor Groveport Messenger Rick Palsgrove, former editor of the Groveport Messenger, was honored with a proclamation on July 28 during the Groveport City Council meeting. Palsgrove served as…

Bugstravaganza at Walnut Woods
by Theresa Garee Bugstravaganza! was at Walnut Woods Metro Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2025. The event invited families to connect with surrounding organizations that associate with bugs! The Ohio…