Good morning, Lancaster.

Starting May 7, TSA will enforce REAL IDs at airport checkpoints and Ohio residents must use REAL IDs or TSA-approved alternatives—Ohioans can visit the BMV with documents proving their identity and residency; fees are $24.50 for a four-year card and $48 for an eight-year card, and processed IDs arrive within 10 business days. Acceptable alternatives include passports, trusted traveler cards, and other federal IDs.

Liberty Union won 19-0 in softball as Suzie Shultz pitched a no-hitter and Emmalee Putnam drove in nine runs, and its baseball team secured a 3-1 win with strong pitching from Robert Savage—Lancaster’s Golden Gales also finished fourth among 14 teams at the Joe Lenge Dublin Classic amid a busy high school sports day.

Fairfield Union sophomore Ella Harmon has started her season with a .614 batting average, nine home runs, and no strikeouts in 13 games while playing as a catcher and third baseman.

The athlete made the Fury Premier 2027 travel team and is a finalist for the Futures All-American game — she will compete in tournaments across several states this summer.

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.

Basic Canning Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Keller Market House — Free entry — Learn how to preserve summer produce with expert guidance from OSU extension instructors.