Good morning, Fairfield County. In the darkest hours before dawn, our community was struck by an unspeakable tragedy that reminds us how precious and fragile life can be. The senseless drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a sleeping 4-year-old girl in Jefferson Township has left our neighbors struggling to comprehend such a devastating loss, as law enforcement works tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
Meanwhile, Mother Nature seems determined to test our resilience as temperatures plummet into negative territory. But even in these bone-chilling conditions, the spirit of our community endures - from the bundled-up baristas at 7 Brew Coffee serving liquid warmth to dedicated dog walkers like Scott Snider braving Rising Park's snow-covered paths. As dramatic icicles form their winter artwork across our landscape, we're reminded that Fairfield County knows how to weather any storm together.
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💔 Sleeping 4-year-old girl killed in Ohio drive-by shooting. The tragic incident occurred around 4:30 AM Tuesday when shots were fired into a Jefferson Township home near Columbus. Emergency responders rushed the young victim to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Police say the shooter fired multiple rounds from the street before fleeing in a dark-colored sedan. Local residents are devastated by the senseless violence, with one neighbor expressing disbelief that someone would target a home with a sleeping child inside.
❄️ Fairfield County plunges into deep freeze as temperatures hit negative digits. Local residents in Lancaster, Ohio are braving brutally cold conditions as winter tightens its grip on January 21, 2025. Despite the harsh weather, determined locals like Scott Snider continue their daily routines, walking dogs through Rising Park's snow-covered paths. Ice formations have taken over local landmarks, with dramatic icicles hanging from the State Route 33 overpass near Cenci Lake Park. Even drive-thru workers at 7 Brew Coffee are bundling up while serving hot beverages to customers seeking warmth in the frigid conditions.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
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| Fairfield Union (9-5) | ||
| vs Vinton County | W 77-55 |
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
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🙏 In Remembrance
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
-2 Timothy 1:7