Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

LATEST UPDATE | SUGAR GROVE — Residents hoping to have power restored to their homes and businesses might have to wait until late tonight, American Electric Power officials said this morning. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- With Fairfield County Auditor Barbara Curtiss not running for re-election, the open seat has already had a couple of prominent Republicans passing around petitions for a run. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- Downtown will resemble the North Pole on Saturday as part of the Shop, Eat and Be Merry holiday event. Full Story »

CARROLL -- Officials think a fire that destroyed a Carroll home began in the building's utility room, but with the house reduced to ruins, they can't yet say how it started. Full Story »

COLUMBUS -- Some school districts across Ohio are becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of a state budget fix, as they face potential deep cuts that would affect the classroom after Dec. 31. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- North Columbus Street in Lancaster is open to traffic following bridge replacement. North Columbus Street was closed between Whittier Drive and South Arlington Avenue, between house numbers 1933 and 1928. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- Residents who aren't at high risk, but have been waiting to receive the H1N1 vaccine, will finally get their chance next week. Full Story »

Pickerington KFC Full Story »

Christopher Brian Warshaw, Phoenix, Ariz., 24 and Allison Kay Borthwick, Carroll, 24 Full Story »

COMPLAINT FILED DIVORCE Full Story »

LANCASTER — About 1,200 AEP Ohio customers remained without power Wednesday night after windstorms swept through Ohio. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- A man who walked into Fairfield Medical Center with a gun in June and attempted to seek retaliation against a fellow employee could be sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. Full Story »

BREMEN -- About 50 manufacturing jobs will be created when Westerman Companies completes its new nuclear facility, set to open in fall 2010. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- Two former caretakers of a deceased 4-month-old boy failed to persuade a Fairfield County judge to block others from burying or cremating the boy's body. Full Story »

COLUMBUS -- The review of a police officer-involved fatal shooting in Lancaster is moving forward. Full Story »

LANCASTER --A Lancaster man who admitted Tuesday to peddling marijuana said he wants to turn his life around. And a Fairfield County judge who heard his case sentenced him to four years in prison, hoping that's enough time for the man to get his priorities in line. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- It's a place in Lancaster where residents can pick up a bag of groceries, get a quick hair cut, grab a meal and even get a car serviced -- without having to drive all over town. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- A Fairfield County Sheriff's deputy has been released from the hospital after falling through the ceiling of a Lancaster apartment Tuesday while searching for a burglary suspect. Full Story »

CARROLL -- Bloom-Carroll High School will play host to a financial aid workshop on Dec. 17 in the cafeteria beginning at 7 p.m. The presenter for the workshop will be Jeseca MacDonald, financial aid advisor at Central Ohio Technical College/ The Ohio State University Newark Campus. Full Story »

CANAL WINCHESTER -- The Red Cross Bloodmobile is seeking donations of blood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at AlterCare Rehab of Canal Winchester, 6725 Thrush Drive. Full Story »

MILLERSPORT -- The Millersport Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a baked steak dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the fire station. In addition to baked steak, the menu will include mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, dessert and beverage. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- Every business has inherent risks, but few owners must wait a decade or longer before finding out if their gamble has paid dividends. Full Story »

A silent epidemic is taking its toll in Ohio, killing more people every year than motor vehicle crashes.The cause? Accidental drug overdoses -- especially of heroin and prescription painkillers. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- Back in 1994, Barbara Curtiss ran for county auditor for the first time, sometimes singing before groups of voters. Full Story »

LANCASTER -- A man Lancaster firefighters rescued from a burning apartment building early Monday morning is under the care of a Columbus hospital and listed in critical condition. Full Story »