Millersport news: First Cruisin' on the Commons of the year on May 16
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Committee will host their first Cruisin' on the Commons of 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m. May 16, at the Millersport Lions Park, Home of the Sweet Corn Festival, on Chautauqua Boulevard in Millersport. Registration of $15 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be lots of fun, food, music and trophies. The trophies will be awarded for vehicles 2005-2024, 1985-2004, 1965-1984, 1945-1964, Pre-1964, and Best of Show. There will also be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing. Proceeds will benefit Millersport Lions supported charities. For more information, call 614-562-1919 or 740-953-1521.
The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest will be held May 16-18, 2025. The adult and family-friendly Pirate Festival features a 3-day Port Royal Pirate Marketplace and a weekend Buckeye Lake Pirate Treasure Hunt by land and sea. There are plans for days of entertainment and activities all around Buckeye Lake to celebrate the kick-off to summer.
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The Port Royal Pirate Marketplace is free to attend and features two outdoor shopping areas featuring over 100 vendor booths and multiple food trucks. The Pirate Markets will be held at Port Royal Market, located at the Harbor Community Center, 5312 Walnut Road in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. The North Shore Market will be at 11175 Hebron Road in Buckeye Lake.
There will be 6,500 maps distributed for the Treasure Hunt, featuring over 40 locations and other events by land and sea. Get your maps at participating locations throughout Buckeye Lake. The Treasure Maps will identify over 40 business locations with a Red X that will each have a drawing for a treasure chest with contents customized by each business. Registrants must be at least 18 years old and only one entry per person.
Millersport Senior Citizens met at noon May 2, in the Millersport Lions Clubhouse on Chautauqua Boulevard in Millersport. President Richard Neff welcomed those present and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Nancy Davis offered a prayer before the potluck lunch. Following lunch a group of Student Council members and Sign Language Club members from Millersport High School joined the seniors for an afternoon of fun and games.
The Walnut Township Local School District Board of Education held a special meeting May 5. The purpose of the meeting was to review the five-year forecast as presented by Treasurer Jill Bradford.
The Walnut Township Board of Education met in regular session following the special meeting. The district bus drivers were recognized for all they do for the district and our students. Student Liaison Rocky Smith brought concerns of the students to the attention of the board. The minutes and Treasurer's Reports were approved. Elementary Principal, Kim Mathews gave information on upcoming end-of-the year activities. High School Principal Mike Collins sent a report on end-of-the-year activities in the junior/senior high school. The Annual Food Service Report was given. Superintendent Radulovich answered concerns from the April meeting.
This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: First Cruisin' on the Commons of the year on May 16
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