Good morning, Lancaster.

The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest will run from May 15-17 at Big Stan's Bar & Grill in Thornville and features a treasure hunt across 30 locations plus a market with over 100 vendors.

Gas prices in Ohio increased to $2.74 per gallon on Monday from $2.69 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration — a year ago, the average price was 10% higher.

Fairfield County now accepts Master Gardener training applications; an open house is held Feb.

26 at the Ag Center (831 College Ave) and classes begin late March for $175. OSU Extension will hold free wellness webinars and a pesticide recertification class Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ohio University and Cross Over Community Development graduated a class of community health workers in Dayton today who were trained to improve healthcare access for non-native English speakers—over 500 participants have been trained since 2015 with courses offered online and in person at local campuses including Lancaster.

The Lancaster boys’ basketball team overcame an early deficit with a strong second-quarter run to defeat St. Charles 55-47 on Feb.

10 & senior guard Davis Call scored 17 points to spark the win. The team will host Canal Winchester on Feb. 13.

Fisher Catholic girls’ basketball clinched their third straight league title after defeating Zanesville Rosecrans on Feb.

9 (58-22), finishing with an undefeated record and a 44-game winning streak while earning the No. 1 seed for the upcoming tournament.

Sourdough & Sips Workshop

5-8 p.m. — Provisions Bakery & Deli — Cost varies — Get hands-on with sourdough while sipping bubbly and connecting with fellow bakers.

Overnight Ghost Hunt at Fairfield Infirmary

7 PM - 3 AM — Fairfield County Infirmary — $120 — Explore the haunted halls with guided investigations and bring your own snacks!