Jeff Barron

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The Fairfield County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society lists 216 Revolutionary War veterans who either lived or died in Fairfield CountyRevolutionary War gravesites are scattered throughout Fairfield CountyLANCASTER − Memorial Day is a time to honor the nation's war dead, including those who fought in the Revolutionary War. Fairfield County and even Ohio did not exist during that war, which raged from 1775 to 1783.

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LANCASTER − The Lancaster Festival on Wednesday reversed its ban on bringing non-alcoholic drinks onto the concert grounds at the Ohio University Lancaster Wendel Concert Stage this summer. Patrons can now bring in one clear, factory-sealed bottle of a non-alcoholic beverage that is less than 20 ounces. The festival will also have free water refill stations and people can bring in empty containers to fill. Additionally, people can buy water for $1 on the grounds and get free refills.

2 weeks ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Jeff Barron

Patrons still cannot bring in alcoholic beveragesThe festival board also lowered the price to buy onsite alcoholic beveragesConcert-goers can still bring in their own food at the venueLANCASTER − The Lancaster Festival on Wednesday reversed its ban on bringing non-alcoholic drinks onto the concert grounds at the Ohio University Lancaster Wendel Concert Stage this summer. Patrons can now bring in one clear, factory-sealed bottle of a non-alcoholic beverage that is less than 20 ounces.

2 weeks ago | lancastereaglegazette.com | Jeff Barron

Kern graduated with a 4.25 grade point averageKern was the school's valedictorian this yearAMANDA − Amanda-Clearcreek High School senior Emma Kern certainly had an envious four years as an Ace. "I worked really hard all throughout high school," this year's valedictorian said. "And I stay really active in everything that I do. I was top of my class and I also am a varsity athlete and I lettered in all three of my sports all four years.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Barron

AMANDA − Amanda-Clearcreek High School senior Emma Kern certainly had an envious four years as an Ace. "I worked really hard all throughout high school," this year's valedictorian said. "And I stay really active in everything that I do. I was top of my class and I also am a varsity athlete and I lettered in all three of my sports all four years. And I'm in a lot of different clubs and I like to stay active in my community."Kern played volleyball, basketball and track in high school.