PRESS RELEASES

Due to high water and flooding, the Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that Pleasantville Road (CR17) between US33 and Carroll Northern Road (CR36) will remain closed until further notice. This road was closed June 23, 2008 for emergency road repairs to fix a sinkhole. Unexpected flooding and high waters have prevented the completion of this repair.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in WALNUT TOWNSHIP and PLEASANT TOWNSHIP will be closed for road repairs.

Pleasantville Road (CR17) will be closed for approximately one week beginning Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day for road repairs. This closure will be between SR37 and Lake Road between house numbers 1335 and 4145. Local traffic will be maintained; however, the public should expect delays.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that Pleasantville Road (CR17) will remain closed until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008. This road was closed June 23, 2008 for emergency road repairs to fix a sinkhole between US 33 and Carroll Northern Road (CR36).

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in LIBERTY TOWNSHIP will be closed for a culvert replacement.

Refugee Road (CR7) will be closed for approximately one week for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2008. This closure will be between Woodbridge Lane NW and Stoudertown Road NW between house numbers 5360 and 5510.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in RICHLAND TOWNSHIP will be closed for a culvert replacement.

West Rushville Road (CR66) will be closed from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 for a culvert replacement. This closure will be between Tent Church Road SE and US22 between house numbers 2741 and 2799.

June 23, 2008 (date)

PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in BLOOM TOWNSHIP and VIOLET TOWNSHIP has been closed for emergency road repairs. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Pleasantville Road (CR17) has been closed for emergency road repairs to fix a sink hole between US 33 and Carroll Northern (CR36). Closure of this road is expected to last at least until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson would like to clarify some issues on County Roads resulting from the �Yard-Sign� article printed in the June 15, 2008, edition of the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Ohio Revised Code 5589.33 states, �no person shall place within the limits of the right-of-way or affix any sign, poster, or advertisement to any tree or utility pole within the right-of-way of any public highway outside of municipal corporations.� An additional code further states that violations of this section of the code are considered a minor misdemeanor. The Engineer�s Office does not issue permits for such signs due to this law. There may also be Township Zoning rules that are being violated by such placement. We address signs placed along the full length of the road, not just within 225 feet of an intersection. This includes all private signage illegally placed, whether they are political or not.

Our summer mowing program started in early May and continues until November, depending on weather conditions. We mow the area closest to the paved surface as long as weather and manpower issues allow; and at least two times in this period, we mow the full width of the road�s rights-of-way. Therefore, items placed illegally in the road�s easement or rights-of-way area are subject to removal. Just last year, surgery was required to remove a piece of a sign wire from the shoulder of an employee who hit it while mowing.

I encourage the public to contact the Engineer�s Office about the width of the road rights-of-ways or easement on their particular road due to the varying widths. Also, I would like to remind the public of the requirement of a free permit from the Engineer�s Office for any proposed alteration or work being performed within a County Road�s rights-of-way. Anything placed within the rights-of-way is subject to removal. This would include but not limited to signs, rocks, trees, bushes, plantings of any type, non-conforming mailboxes, fence structures etc. Citizen cooperation by removing all obstacles is appreciated.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in BLOOM TOWNSHIP will be closed for road repairs.

Elder Lane (CR27) will be closed for approximately one week beginning Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day for road repairs. This closure will be between Lithopolis Road and SR 674 between house numbers 11412 and 11978. Local traffic will be maintained; however, the public should expect delays.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following RUSHCREEK TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a bridge replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Ireland Road (TR 344) will be closed for approximately eight (8) weeks for the RUS-28 Bridge Replacement Project beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2008. This closure will be on Ireland Road between Lake Road and West Rushville Road between house numbers 6910 and 7000.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following VIOLET TOWNSHIP road will be closed for road repairs.

Hill Road (CR18) will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day for road repairs. This closure will be between the Village of Canal Winchester and Waterloo Road between house number 267 and 6931. Local traffic will be maintained; however, the public should expect delays.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a bridge repair.

Lithopolis Road (CR39) will be closed for a bridge repair for approximately 14 days beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2008. This closure will be between Old Columbus Road NW and Campground Road NW between house number 3130 and 3145.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following LIBERTY TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a bridge repair.

Bickel Church Road NW (Twp. Road 232) will be closed for a bridge repair for approximately three days beginning at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008. This closure will be between SR 158 and Cherry Lane NW between house numbers 90 and 140.