Good morning, Lancaster.

The Lancaster Festival board said that starting this year no beverages can be brought into the Ohio U Lancaster concert venue because of insurance rules, while food and medical exceptions will still be allowed.

Guests will be able to buy drinks at multiple points during the upcoming 2025 festival.

Muslims in Lancaster are observing the final 10 nights of Ramadan that began on March 19 and continue until March 28 as they focus on prayer, reading the Quran, and acts of kindness.

Although Tuesday’s night is even-numbered, local worshipers prepare for Laylat al-Qadr—a sacred night when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad and extra rewards in worship are believed to be granted.

Lancaster gardeners can build a butterfly-friendly pollinator garden this spring by planting nectar and host plants to attract butterflies and enhance pollination—advice that suggests using sunny areas, nearby trees for shelter, and avoiding chemical pesticides.

Fairfield Union senior Christian Thompson and Fisher Catholic freshman Hadli Gillum were named first team All-Ohio by OPSMA—Thompson in Division IV and Gillum in Division VII.

Thompson returned this season after sitting out her junior year and earned Player of the Year honors while Gillum helped her team win a Mid-State League—Cardinal Division championship.

Coach Keith Barr led the Fairfield Union girls' basketball team to a historic 27 to 1 record and a Division IV final four berth in his first year—earning him the Division IV State Coach of the Year award by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association on Monday.

Grace Haven Chili Cook-Off

4-6 p.m. — Fairfield Christian Church — $20 entry — Bring your best chili for a chance to win prizes while supporting a local ministry.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living

9 AM - 7 PM | Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-Ohio | Free entry | Explore the best in senior living services and community care.

Chocolate Walk

4-7 p.m. — Destination Downtown Lancaster — Ticketed event — Indulge in a delightful variety of chocolate treats from local businesses while exploring the downtown area.