Good morning, Lancaster.

JCPenney will close stores by May 25 in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, North Carolina, New Hampshire, and West Virginia—with one Maryland location staying open until August—while its 25 stores in Ohio are not affected.

The company recently merged with Sparc Group—Forever 21’s parent—to form Catalyst Brands.

Kyger Hardy, a 29-year-old pedestrian, was critically injured on Sunday night in Lancaster when Ralph Davis—allegedly driving under the influence—lost control, swerved his car onto the sidewalk, and pinned Hardy against a roadside sign before fleeing, leaving Hardy with severe injuries and in hospital.

The Lancaster softball team lost a rematch against Teays Valley 4-3 after holding a 3-run lead until unearned runs in the fifth and a home run in the seventh turned the game.

Coach Allie Kinniard said the team must focus on making better plays under pressure.

After a surprising loss to Logan, the Lancaster Gales baseball team bounced back with a 12-0 win over Reynoldsburg on Wednesday (team record 8-1, 3-1).

Darren Ramsey pitched strongly with seven strikeouts (he allowed only one hit) while Brayden Montgomery had two hits and four RBIs to help the team recover quickly.

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.

Chaz and Nicki Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Pink Cricket Restaurant — Entry fee not listed — Nashville artists Chaz and Nicki bring their original music and beloved covers to Lancaster.