Good morning, Lancaster.

Gardeners can use the Ohio Gardening Calendar on the OSU Extension site to plan plantings and weed control using pre-emergent herbicides.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will hold pesticide testing at Fairfield County Ag Center Conference Room — Baltimore Branch Library will host a pressure cooker class on April 14.

Two experienced employees at Fairfield Federal's West Fair Avenue branch were promoted on March 26.

Dawnnel King became branch manager — Samantha Lavender was named assistant branch manager.

A historical review details how in the 1940s leaders in Basil and Baltimore debated a new name—with a sports editor suggesting 'Baseball' to boost the merged town’s profile as MLB’s season begins.

Cicadas will not mass-emerge in Ohio this year since eastern states will see Brood II stragglers from late April to May — although a few early Brood XXII may appear in Ohio, the main emergence is set for 2027.

The Fairfield County Health Department announced its 2025 Gold Medal Award winners for food safety on March 26 at 5:12 a.m. ET, honoring mobile food operators & retail sites that met strict inspection standards with no critical violations.

Home & Garden Expo - 2026

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Combustion Brewery & Taproom — Free admission — Explore local vendors and enjoy food trucks at this community-focused gardening event.

Lancaster Train Show

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Ed Sands Building — $5 for adults, free for children 12 & under — Explore over 100 tables of model trains and accessories in this longstanding community event.