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LANCASTER — Festival season is finally here. You may be familiar with Picktown Palooza and Lancaster Festival, but what are some other options for festival fun? Step out of your comfort zone with these quirky festivals in the Central Ohio area. Pirate Fest, Buckeye LakeThis fest will have a marketplace, treasure hunt and other entertainment and activities to kick off summer. The second annual festival will be from May 16 to May 18.

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Alayna Hoop, Corey Schoonover and Bob Wolfinger have been reelectedA recount will be needed to decide who will take the fourth open seatLANCASTER — Six names were on the ballot to fill Lancaster's City Council's four at-large seats. Current seat-holders, Alayna Hoop, Corey Schoonover, Michael Wing and Bob Wolfinger were rerunning along with two newcomers, Burt Conley and Rob Knisley. All candidates are Republicans.

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Joe Bizjak has been reelected to serve the 2nd Ward for city councilStephen Ogg faced Becky Tener for the 6th WardLANCASTER — Lancaster City Council's 2nd, 5th and 6th wards had candidates on the ballot this May 6 primary election. The unofficial results from the Fairfield County Board of Elections are in. All the candidates are Republicans. 2nd WardJoe Bizjak won the primary over his two opponents were Talia Barsi and Elliot E. Hall. Bizjak received 196 votes out of 409 votes.

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Voting will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 6Several tax levy proposals are on the ballotLANCASTER — Fairfield County's 2025 primary elections will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. Polling locations are based on your address and can be found on the Fairfield County Board of Elections' website. During this election, Lancaster City Council candidates will be on the ballot. There are 13 people running for at-large seats and three wards.

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LANCASTER — With summer being the peak growing season for many fruits and vegetables, it makes for a perfect time for farmers' markets to open. Here are local farmers' markets in Fairfield County. Lancaster Farmers Market opens first May 3 and runs every Saturday until October 4, rain or shine. Leashed dogs are welcome and there is parking available on the street or in designated parking lots. Most vendors accept debit and credit cards as well as Snap/EBT for grocery items.