Good morning, Fairfield County. When temperatures plunge below zero, even the bravest among us question our Midwestern fortitude. At Rising Park this weekend, dedicated dog walkers bundled up like Arctic explorers while ice formations created nature's own winter art installation beneath our overpasses. And yes, those drive-thru coffee shops are indeed becoming our collective survival strategy.
While some of us are hibernating through this deep freeze, there's plenty happening in our community. The new Canal Winchester library project reached a milestone with its final beam placement, marking exciting progress on the massive 30,000-square-foot facility. Meanwhile, law enforcement is actively investigating a tragic shooting in Pleasant Township, with deputies seeking the public's assistance in gathering additional information.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📚 Canal Winchester's new library reaches major milestone with final beam placement. The Columbus Metropolitan Library celebrated the "topping out" ceremony of its new Canal Winchester Branch on January 14, marking significant progress in the construction project. The upcoming 30,000-square-foot facility will be more than five times larger than the current express branch on Franklin Street. While construction continues, the existing branch will remain open to serve the community with its regular hours. The new standalone facility, located at 123 Groveport Road, is expected to open its doors to the public in 2026.
❄️ Fairfield County plunges into deep freeze as temps hit negative digits. Local residents in Lancaster, Ohio are battling through bone-chilling conditions as temperatures dropped below zero on January 21, 2025. At Rising Park, even dedicated dog walkers like Scott Snider braved the arctic blast with his lab and collie companions. The extreme cold has forced some road closures around local lakes, while ice formations are appearing beneath overpasses. Drive-thru coffee shops like 7 Brew Coffee have become lifelines, serving hot beverages to locals seeking warmth.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Fairfield Union (8-5) | ||
vs Alexander | W 66-32 | |
Pickerington North (11-3) | ||
@ Thomas Worthington | W 66-55 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
The Knights made it rain in Lancaster as Fairfield Christian Academy steamrolled Grove City Christian 57-33, improving to 12-3 on the season. The Eagles never got their wings off the ground in this lopsided league matchup, dropping to 5-8 as they limp into their next challenge against Delaware Christian.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Bloom-Carroll (5-8) | ||
@ Liberty Union | L 53-43 | |
Fairfield Christian Academy (12-3) | ||
vs Grove City Christian | W 57-33 | |
Pickerington North (6-9) | ||
vs Thomas Worthington | W 63-43 | |
Fisher Catholic (15-2) | ||
vs Bishop Rosecrans | W 60-26 | |
Liberty Union (6-8) | ||
vs Bloom-Carroll | W 53-43 |
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🙏 In Remembrance
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
-Ephesians 4:32