Good morning, Lancaster.

Lancaster High School's percussion ensemble will perform concerts on May 8 and May 9 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium — featuring guest artist Gregg Bissonette — and will offer a free drum clinic on May 9 at 10 a.m.

Tickets are on sale for the Lancaster Festival running July 17 to 25 at venues including Ohio University Lancaster and First United Methodist Church.

GRAMMY Award-winning Lady A will headline the finale on July 25 and Broadway stars will perform on July 21.

Chevron CEO warned that global oil supply issues may push gas prices and cause shortages, with Ohio prices hitting $4.81 per gallon on May 6.

Amazon is offering members a 20-cent discount per gallon on Fridays through May 29 (at select BP, ampm, and Thorntons stations) to offset rising costs.

Fairfield Career Center juniors experienced hands-on STEAM activities at the 2026 COSI Science Festival kickoff on April 28.

They engaged in interactive science, engineering, arts and mathematics demonstrations and listened to talks by COSI CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley and astronaut Amy Medina Jorge.

Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10, and rain with cloudy skies is forecast for Ohio (70% chance in Akron, Cincinnati, and Columbus), so Lancaster families may adjust outdoor plans.

Fairfield County Chapter Meeting

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Genealogical Research Library — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and participate in the business meeting with fellow genealogy enthusiasts.