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Ohio health officials reported 70 new cyclosporiasis cases from Sept.

4 to 10, a 75% drop from last week’s 279 cases, as they monitor the outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

Ohio residents with high cooling costs can apply through Sept.

30 for help with electric bills & AC repairs through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program, which requires a phone appointment and income documentation via Lancaster Fairfield Community Action.

The Fairfield County Ag Center will host a free gardening event on Sept.

18 at 1:30 p.m. at 831 College Ave where Master Gardener volunteers will offer gardening tips & lead a native tree planting demonstration at 2 p.m.

AccuWeather forecasts vibrant fall colors across Ohio, with leaves beginning to change soon and peak foliage expected by mid Oct if dry days and cool nights prevail.

Lancaster residents can enjoy the bright reds, oranges, and yellows as fall arrives (bringing a welcome seasonal touch).

On Sept. 9, Lancaster high schools won in golf, soccer, volleyball and tennis.

At Lancaster Golf Club, the Falcons and Fairfield Union teams excelled in close contests while regional schools led in volleyball and dominated on the tennis courts & local fans cheered the strong performances.

Lancaster’s football team, despite an 0-3 start, will complete a three-game road trip by facing Teays Valley later this week as they try to secure their first win, while Fairfield Union builds on two recent victories with a game at Logan Elm later in the week.

Columbus-based ClearCourse Wealth Advisors merged with Lancaster-based Bespoke Wealth Advisory Group on Sept.

8, expanding financial planning services for Ohio clients — the new firm will continue as a private wealth advisory practice under Ameriprise Financial Services LLC.

Residents should know that if leaves fall from a neighbor’s tree onto their property, cleaning them up is their responsibility.

They may trim branches hanging over with reasonable care (neighbors might only be liable if the tree is known to be weak) to help keep lawns free and sunlit.