Good morning, Lancaster.

Several Big Lots stores will reopen in Ohio on Thursday as Variety Wholesalers relaunch nearly 60 shops nationwide after a bankruptcy—Ohio’s reopened stores include one at 1700 E.

Main Street in Lancaster.

Voters can view sample ballots online from the Ohio Secretary of State’s website to check local races and Issue 2 for a $2.5 billion bond ahead of the May 6 primary election—early in-person voting remains open today with set hours and requires a valid photo ID.

As the school year ends, parents in Lancaster are preparing for summer mental health challenges after nearly half of those surveyed by Ipsos for the Kids Mental Health Foundation voiced concerns about increased screen time, boredom and disrupted sleep routines.

Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall advised setting clear schedules to help children adjust to the looser summer routine.

Berne Union beat Fairfield Christian Academy 3-2 when two runs in the top of the seventh lifted them to a win, and Amanda-Clearcreek edged Liberty Union 2-1 with a walk-off double by Nick Holland while Lancaster Golden Gales improved to 12-3 with a 15-0 win over Groveport in baseball, and Liberty Union won 14-1 over Amanda-Clearcreek in softball. In tennis, Lancaster won a nonconference match as top singles and doubles players recorded key victories & maintained strong records.

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.

Roosters Memorial Day 5K Run

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Lancaster High School — Registration cost varies — Participate in one of Ohio's longest-running road race traditions.

Family Fun Day at Home Of Joy Farm

11 AM – 3 PM — Home Of Joy Farm — Free entry — Enjoy games, activities, and animal interactions in a sensory-friendly environment for kids with disabilities and their siblings.