Good morning, Lancaster.

After Wednesday's fire claimed the lives of a 27-year-old parent, their fiancée, and their baby, community members rallied around the 5-year-old survivor as investigators examined the scene.

Fairfield County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale on May 30 at the Ed Sands/Farm Bureau Building at the Fairgrounds (starting at 9 a.m.).

Shoppers will pay cash for over 100 tomato, herb, perennial plants plus garden art, with donuts and coffee available from a local truck beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Lancaster City Schools superintendent Nathan Hale will retire in January 2027 after over 40 years with the district; the school board has launched a nationwide search for his successor and posted interim leadership roles to ensure a smooth transition.

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.