Good morning, Lancaster.

The Ohio University Lancaster Campus will host STEM Discovery Day on May 9 for 350 to 400 students in sixth to eighth grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math.

Local sponsors support the free event, which begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1:45 p.m.—featuring a keynote presentation by experts from COSI and interactive sessions led by university faculty and industry professionals.

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools had 18 students win medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Ohio Leadership Conference—six earned gold medals and will go to nationals, including a first gold in HVAC.

The school also won silver and bronze in events like graphic design and architecture—its winners are set to compete at nationals in Atlanta from June 23-27.

Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law that ends driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines—starting Wednesday drivers with debt-related suspensions will get a letter with instructions to obtain a new license without paying a reinstatement fee.

The Ohio BMV will work with local courts to lift these suspensions by May 9.

The Fairfield County Auditor received a GFOA award for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, for meeting high standards for clear financial information.

Auditor Carri L. Brown said the report makes county financial data easy for the public to understand and that it will continue next year.

Liberty Union improved to 5-0 after freshman Ryleigh Brown hit a two-run walk-off home run in the eighth inning to beat Fairfield Union 7-5+ Lancaster’s Golden Gales stayed unbeaten at 3-0 after a 10-0 win over Reedsville Eastern at England Field led by Kam Griffith’s two-run home run.

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.

Little Buddies Parent Resource Group Southeast

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum — Free admission and lunch provided — A supportive gathering for families with children with Down syndrome featuring fun and hands-on learning.