📚 Quiz whizzes advance

Good morning, Fairfield County. Justice has been served in a disturbing local case as Kurt Karns received a 16-year prison sentence for sexual crimes against a child under 13. The 23-year-old changed his plea to guilty on four counts, with the court mandating his registration as a Tier II sex offender for the next quarter-century—a sobering reminder of how the legal system addresses crimes against our most vulnerable community members.

On a brighter note, intellectual excellence shines at Fisher Catholic High School, where the Quiz Team's second-place regional finish has earned them a spot among Ohio's top 12 academic competitors heading to state. Meanwhile, this Saturday presents a perfect opportunity to spring-clean your medicine cabinet during National Drug Take Back Day, with multiple collection sites across central Ohio accepting unwanted medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—keeping potentially dangerous substances away from curious hands and our waterways.

☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🔒 Ohio man gets 16 years for sexual crimes against young girl. Kurt Karns, 23, was convicted on four counts of gross sexual imposition involving a child under 13. Court documents revealed the sexual contact occurred between February and April 2024. Karns changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on four of nine total charges, with the remaining charges dismissed. In addition to prison time, he must register as a Tier II sex offender, requiring updates every six months for 25 years.

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💊 Take back your unused pills on National Drug Take Back Day. The DEA is hosting collection sites across central Ohio on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where residents can safely dispose of expired or unwanted prescription medications. Collection sites will accept tablets, capsules, patches, and in some locations, liquid medications and vaping devices (with batteries removed). This biannual initiative aims to prevent accidental ingestion by children and pets while keeping medications from contaminating waterways. Multiple drop-off locations are available throughout Columbus and surrounding communities, including police departments and select Kroger stores.

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🧠 Fisher Catholic Quiz Team aces regional competition, heads to state. The high school team secured a second-place finish at the Ohio Academic Competition Regionals on April 12. Their impressive performance places them among the top 12 quiz teams in the entire state of Ohio. The team from Lancaster will now advance to compete at the prestigious state-level competition. This achievement showcases the students' academic prowess and dedication to intellectual competition.

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⚾ Baseball Scoreboard

Bloom-Carroll's bats were red-hot Saturday, powering past Fairfield Union 12-4 in a convincing league victory. The Bulldogs improved to 7-1 on the season, while the Falcons dropped to 8-3 despite playing on their home diamond.Pickerington Central edged Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 4-2 in a tight non-league battle, pushing the Tigers to 6-4 on the season. The Eagles (now 6-5) couldn't find enough offense to overcome Pickerington's steady pitching in what proved to be a defensive showcase.

🥎 Softball Scoreboard

The Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs remained perfect at 13-0 after hammering Tippecanoe 13-3 in Saturday's softball showdown. The Red Devils, who fell to 11-4, might need to invest in some devil-may-care attitude before Monday's matchup with Fairborn.Lancaster's Golden Gales had themselves a doubleheader to remember, first dispatching Centerville 7-2 before absolutely dismantling Watkins Memorial 15-3 later in the day. At 9-2, Lancaster is making "golden" more than just a team color descriptor.In a Saturday nail-biter, Pickerington North's softball fortune swung wildly—edging Hillsboro 3-2 before falling 4-2 to Symmes Valley just hours later. The Vikings improved to an impressive 12-1, while the Panthers limped away with a 4-9 record and likely some serious bus lag.

🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Income Ready Triplex Investment: For $240,000, this triplex in Fairfield County offers a turn-key investment generating $2,825 monthly from tenants. The recently renovated multi-family property promises immediate cash flow without renovation headaches.

Lancaster ranch needs TLC: This charming $299,999 ranch home in Lancaster offers three bedrooms, two baths, a large kitchen, and spacious backyard on .4 acres, plus a partially finished basement and recent updates to the roof, furnace, and sliding door.

Quiet cul-de-sac fixer with potential: For $269,900, this investor-focused fixer-upper in a quiet cul-de-sac offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, bonus room, unfinished basement and oversized garage. The home has good bones but needs vision to restore its former glory.

🙏 In Remembrance

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Edward J. Sadlowski Edward J. "Skip" Sadlowski, born in 1935 in Pittsfield, MA, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, with his daughter Sharon by his side. After graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1952, he had a distinguished military career, joining the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves before entering the U.S. Air Force where he served in various roles including combat missions in Vietnam, eventually retiring as a Major in 1977. Following his military service, he worked as a marketing and computer networking manager for companies like Dana Corporation and Applied Innovation. He is survived by his daughter Sharon, wife Janice, four brothers, four sisters, and three step-children, while being preceded in death by his first wife Sylvia, son Mark, and four sisters.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

-Psalm 31:24