Good morning, Lancaster.

The 2nd annual Buckeye Lake Kids’ Bike Safety Rodeo will be held May 10 at Millersport Elementary School as part of Millersport’s bicentennial events.

The free event will teach kids ages 5-10 bike safety and provide helmets, swag, food and drink tickets, and a drawing for a new bike—participants will also learn fire safety aboard a Walnut Township fire truck—with pre-registration required.

April in Fairfield County brings a wide range of spring activities, with running clubs on Tuesday evenings, a soap making workshop on April 3 at 310 Soap Co., and a goat yoga session on April 6 at Hidden Acres Legacy Farm — plus a musical at Lancaster High School and more events scheduled throughout the month — offering locals many ways to enjoy the season. These events provide community members with new opportunities to get active and creative as the weather warms.

Lancaster residents are invited to vote on which breakfast spot offers the best start to the day.

The poll includes choices from both local restaurants and national chains — your vote will decide the community favorite.

At the recent State of the Schools Address, interim Dean Martha Kline of OU Lancaster and the superintendents of Amanda-Clearcreek and Lancaster City Schools detailed plans that include expanding OU Lancaster's nursing program, underway construction projects, and new initiatives for students. Amanda-Clearcreek is adding classrooms and launching career pathways while Lancaster City Schools will open a new high school in August 2026 to further prepare students for future success.

United Way of Fairfield County said getting organized by gathering all tax documents (including W2s, interest income, and retirement records) is key to filing taxes correctly before the April 15 deadline.

The service offers free tax preparation for people with incomes under $67,000 and provides extra help for those 60 and older with higher incomes.

The Fairfield Christian Academy baseball team won 8-2 over Centerburg Tuesday night at Beavers Field by scoring early runs + building a commanding lead.

Junior pitcher Brayden Stem pitched six innings with five strikeouts and one run while the team hit consistently across the lineup.

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.

Spring at the Round Barn 2025

4-8 p.m. & 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Fairfield County Agricultural — $5-$10 — Celebrate spring with 150+ vendors, delicious food trucks, and live music at the historic Round Barn.

Downtown Clean Up Day

8 AM – 12 PM — Destination Downtown Lancaster — Free entry — Volunteer to beautify downtown Lancaster in celebration of Earth Day.