Carol King

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Millersport news: Pantry asking for donations for its Summer Food Program to feed kids

3 weeks ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

Carol King, Special to the Eagle-GazetteAs summer approaches, many local families face a difficult truth: without school in session, hundreds of children in Millersport may not have consistent access to healthy meals. The Millersport Community Food Pantry is stepping in with a solution — its Summer Food Program, which will provide up to 200 students with weekly food support throughout the summer months. The food pantry is reaching out to ask for help.
Millersport news: New emergency shelter now open in Fairfield Beach community

1 month ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

A new dome-style shelter is located in the Fairfield Beach community. This shelter was built to give area residents and visitors a safe place to go during severe weather. While its main purpose is to provide safety during tornado warnings, the shelter will also be used for educational programs and community events. The need for this project was recognized years ago, as the area of Fairfield Beach is vulnerable to severe weather. The area has sustained historic tornadoes in 1973, 1978 and 2011.
Millersport news: Elementary students treated to presentation by OSU

1 month ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

Carol King, Special to the Eagle-GazetteThe Millersport Elementary School students were treated to a “Demo Lab” presented by the Ohio State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Demonstrations Lab on May 15. The program started out with the kindergarten and first grade classes observing a “Rainbow Cups” demo, a light sticks demo and a hands-on “Fishing for Ice” activity.
Millersport news: First Cruisin’ on the Commons of the year on May 16

1 month ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Committee will host their first Cruisin’ on the Commons of 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m. May 16, at the Millersport Lions Park, Home of the Sweet Corn Festival, on Chautauqua Boulevard in Millersport. Registration of $15 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be lots of fun, food, music and trophies. The trophies will be awarded for vehicles 2005-2024, 1985-2004, 1965-1984, 1945-1964, Pre-1964, and Best of Show.
Millersport news: First Cruisin’ on the Commons of the year on May 16

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Carol King

The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Committee will host their first Cruisin’ on the Commons of 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m. May 16, at the Millersport Lions Park, Home of the Sweet Corn Festival, on Chautauqua Boulevard in Millersport. Registration of $15 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be lots of fun, food, music and trophies. The trophies will be awarded for vehicles 2005-2024, 1985-2004, 1965-1984, 1945-1964, Pre-1964, and Best of Show.
Millersport news: Kids’ Bike Safety Rodeo on May 10 at Buckeye Lake

1 month ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

The Buckeye Lake Tri-County Kids’ Bike Safety Rodeo will be held rain or shine May 10, at the Millersport Elementary School parking lot. Parking for the event will be at the high school next door to the elementary school. This will be a fun-filled day of learning about bike safety. Kids ages 5-10, who are able to ride a bike without training wheels, will have the chance to participate in various activities and games to improve their biking skills.
Millersport news: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 637 holds Poppy Day on May 3

1 month ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

The Millersport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 637 will hold its annual Poppy Day on May 3. This year’s Little Miss Poppy, Kohen Smith will be handing out Poppies, in remembrance of our Veterans, at the Circle K station in Millersport. Several members of the Auxiliary and volunteers will be at the traffic light taking donations as well. All money donated to the Poppy Fund is spent to help veterans and to show our appreciation for all they have done and still do to protect and serve our country.
Millersport news: New Little Miss Poppy Queen crowned in time for Poppy Day

2 months ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

On Wednesday, April 16, Kohen Smith, a Junior Member of Millersport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 637, was crowned the new Little Miss Poppy Queen for 2025 by outgoing Poppy Queen Hannah Hampson. Hannah reigned as Poppy Queen for two years and is a Junior Member as well. Kohen is 11 years old and the daughter of Kyle and Megan Smith. Kohen was born at Fort Campbell, Tennessee, where Kyle was a Sergeant in the United States Army. She is the oldest of her three sisters.
Millersport news: New ladder truck in service in Walnut Township

2 months ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

Carol KingSpecial to the Eagle-GazetteA ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. April 22, for the new Tornado Shelter at Fairfield Beach. The shelter is located at 5056 Beaver Drive at Fairfield Beach, Thornville. All Fairfield Beach, Walnut Township, Fairfield County residents and beyond are encouraged to join in the ceremony and see this shelter, which is one of only four like it in the state of Ohio.
Millersport news: 96th annual Millersport High School Alumni Banquet being held in May

2 months ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Carol King

Plans are underway for the 96th annual Millersport High School Alumni Banquet. The banquet is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31. It will be held in the Walnut Township District Auditorium, 11850 Lancaster Street in Millersport. The dinner buffet will include two entrees, sides, salad, desserts and beverages. The cost of the meal is $22 per person. Checks may be made payable to Millersport Alumni Association and mailed to Jim Roshon, 11657 Summerland Beach Road, Millersport, Ohio, 43046.