Good morning, Lancaster.

Social Security and IRS payments will be electronic only by September 30, so fewer than 1% of Ohio recipients — about 19,000 individuals — who still receive paper checks must update their deposit information via the SSA website, their bank, or by phone.

The change modernizes the system and ensures benefits are deposited directly without delay.

Ohio has seen a steady rise in ticks with five species such as blacklegged ticks spreading across the state and increasing Lyme disease risks.

Ohio State University now offers a Tick Testing Lab (cost $49.99 per tick) that lets residents send in ticks for quick testing of potential diseases.

CDC and FDA warned that cucumber products from Florida's Bedner Growers sold at Walmart & Kroger, Roundy's & Weis Market in 16 states were recalled after more than two dozen people fell ill and nine were hospitalized from a salmonella outbreak; consumers in Lancaster should check for recalled items and dispose of them as directed.

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.

Best of Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online event — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior living communities and learn about their exceptional dining and activities.

Lancaster Sports Physicals

8-11:30 a.m. — Lancaster High School — Free entry — Get your free pre-participation physical exam with Fairfield Medical Center at Lancaster High School.

Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute

6-10 PM — Lancaster Bandstand — Ticket information pending — Experience the electrifying power of America’s top AC/DC tribute band live in concert.

The Chase Haley Project 2 Mile Run

8:00 a.m. — Lancaster High School — Registration required — Support suicide prevention efforts in Fairfield County while enjoying a scenic 2 mile run or walk.

Lancaster Festival

All day — Lancaster Festival — Most events free — Celebrate art, music, and community at this beloved annual festival in Lancaster, Ohio.

Decked in Style: The Opening Celebration

6-9 p.m. — Rhonemus Cellars — Included with entry — Celebrate in midcentury style with fine wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live crooning.

American Whiskey Exploration and Tasting Event

3-4 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Ticket required — Discover the fascinating history of American whiskey and enjoy guided tastings of various classic offerings.