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14-05-2025
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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. More: Summer 2025 festivals in Central Ohio: From washboard music to HoneyFest 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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08-05-2025
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Millersport news: Kids' Bike Safety Rodeo on May 10 at Buckeye Lake
The Buckeye Lake Tri-County Kids' Bike Safety Rodeo will be held rain or shine May 10, at the Millersport Elementary School parking lot. Parking for the event will be at the high school next door to the elementary school. This will be a fun-filled day of learning about bike safety. Kids ages 5-10, who are able to ride a bike without training wheels, will have the chance to participate in various activities and games to improve their biking skills. This in-person event is a great opportunity for children to have a blast while learning to stay safe on their bikes. The goal of this event is to promote cycling proficiency, safe riding and fun in our community. There is limited space available. Each kid who is registered for this and attends this free event will receive a free properly-fitted helmet and swag bag. Those completing the Bike Rodeo Course will be entered into a drawing for a brand new bike. There are two time slots – 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please visit Bike Buckeye Lake's Facebook page. The 2025 Millersport Lions Community Market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. May 14 at the Millersport American Legion Building, 2557 Canal Street in Millersport. The market will be held the second and fourth Wednesdays May through October. August dates will be the first and third Wednesdays due to the Sweet Corn Festival. Reservations are being accepted for the 96th annual Alumni Banquet of Millersport High School. The banquet will be held at 5 p.m. May 31 in the Walnut Township District Auditorium, 11850 Lancaster Street in Millersport. Please RSVP by May 23 to Jim Roshon, 11657 Summerland Beach Road, Millersport, Ohio, 43046. The two-meat buffet with all the trimmings is $22 per person. Checks should be made payable to Millersport Alumni Association. Include the year of graduation on the memo line. Share email addresses with Bill Yates at billyates@ For more information contact Jim Roshon at 740-467-3198. The Walnut Township Trustees met April 16 in the township office. Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Williams was present to report on activity in the township during the month of March. Drake Riley, Sweet Corn Festival representative, was present to give information concerning America 250-Ohio Community. The minutes of the March meetings and the financial report were approved. During the time for public comments, questions were raised concerning the data center proposed for the area. Walnut Township Fire Department Chief Price reported on run totals for the month of March, repairs to equipment, Ladder 631 is in service, boat is in the water, budget for parking lots. Zoning Inspector Mike Berry reported on permits issued, short-term rentals, and phone calls returned. Nathan Wagner reported on damage from the hailstorm at the parks, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tornado shelter, salt order contracts, truck repairs, and thanked those who had helped make improvements on ball diamonds. This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Kids' Bike Safety Rodeo on May 10 at Buckeye Lake
