Good morning, Fairfield County. Step back in time through newly published vintage photos of the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival from the early 1980s, when Sharon Brigner wore the queen's crown and Reagan was in the White House. These nostalgic snapshots from four decades ago capture a community tradition that continues to define our summers, even as today's real estate market shows signs of cooling, with median home prices dipping 2.2% to $332,500 in May and total sales down 16% from last year.
The landscape of our county continues its evolution beyond housing trends, with the Ohio Power Siting Board recently approving the massive Eastern Cottontail Solar project. This 220-megawatt facility will transform nearly 900 acres in Walnut Township, bringing renewable energy infrastructure to our community with 64 conditions designed to balance progress with environmental stewardship. The project represents another chapter in our county's ongoing blend of preserving tradition while embracing change.
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🌽 Vintage photos reveal nostalgic charm of 1980s Sweet Corn Festival. The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette has published a captivating gallery of images from the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival from 1983 and 1984. Among the highlights captured in these archival photos is Sharon Brigner, a senior at Amanda-Clearcreek High School, who was crowned festival queen in 1983. The collection offers a delightful glimpse into this beloved community tradition as it appeared four decades ago, showcasing the festivities, attendees, and celebrations that made the annual event special.
🏠 Fairfield County home prices dropped in May. The median home sold for $332,500, down 2.2% from April and the same percentage from May 2024. Single-family homes bucked the trend with prices up 4.1% to $320,000, while condo prices increased 3.7% to $389,000 from the previous month. Total home sales in the county decreased by 16% compared to last year, with 178 recorded sales totaling $61.6 million. Across Ohio, the median home price rose to $242,539, up 5.5% from April.
☀️ Ohio approves massive 220-megawatt solar farm in Fairfield County. The Eastern Cottontail Solar project will span 898 acres within a larger 1,550-acre area in Walnut Township, featuring solar panels on a single-axis tracker system. The Ohio Power Siting Board's approval comes with 64 conditions to minimize environmental impact, including agricultural-style fencing and setbacks from non-participating properties. The company must also post a decommissioning bond ensuring site restoration after the facility's useful life ends. Multiple stakeholders signed the agreement, including environmental organizations, trade unions, landowner intervenors, and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
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But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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