Ohio Magazine’s 2023-2024 Best Hometown

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About Ohio’s Best Hometown

In 2023, Lancaster, Ohio, was recognized as a Best Hometown by Ohio Magazine, solidifying the city as a great place to live, work, and visit. The story about this designation was published in the November/December 2023 and (upcoming) July/August 2024 issues of the magazine. On December 2, 2023, the Best Hometown honor was accepted by former Mayor David Scheffler, Executive Director of Destination Downtown Lancaster Amanda Everitt, and Executive Director of Visit Fairfield County Jonett Haberfield followed by the community’s annual tree lighting and Winterfest celebrations. In 2024, the city plans to further celebrate this designation with “Best Hometown Signature Events,” and by telling the stories of those who make the community special.

From Ohio Magazine:

“To determine the honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations and conducted site visits across the state in the spring and summer. The editors evaluated the nominees in six categories — Community Spirit, Education, Entertainment, Health and Safety, Business Environment and Culture and Heritage — to help finalize their selections.”