Good morning, Lancaster.

The Friends of Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board Committee will hold its annual awards and fundraising dinner at Crossroads Event Center on April 29—honoring Jeannette Curtis, Mark E.

Conrad and the Lancaster Police Department Community Services Unit—while featuring a silent auction, art displays and a keynote by Preston Moore.

A newly discovered comet, SWAN25F, is visible in Ohio on the northeastern horizon just before sunrise until April 14 and many viewers may need binoculars to see it.

Amateur astronomers first spotted it on March 29 from Australia and Ukraine (it completes an orbit around the sun every 1.4 million years), marking a rare chance for local skywatchers to view this event.

Voters in Fairfield County will decide on May 6 whether to renew a 1.85-mill levy for the Board of Developmental Disabilities—if approved, the levy will cost property owners $40 per $100,000 of assessed value and generate about $7.6 million each year to support services starting in 2026. Early voting is underway with sessions available throughout April and May.

Lancaster’s Carson Miller pitched six innings with 10 strikeouts to lead the team to a 3-0 win over Pickerington Central on Friday—improving the record to 6-0 and marking the fifth consecutive shutout as coach Corey Conn praised his focus and competitive spirit.

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.

May Saturday Cinema - Trolls

11:30 p.m. — Zane Square — Free entry — Enjoy a cheerful outdoor movie screening of Trolls with family activities in downtown Lancaster.

Mommas Day to Play With Clay

1-3 p.m. — Mud Gallery Ceramics & Fine Arts — $70 — Celebrate Mother's Day by creating memories with clay through hands-on pottery techniques.