Good morning, Lancaster.

Two construction projects in Lancaster have led to detours on Arbor Valley Drive and the Sixth Avenue bridge replacement.

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and follow posted instructions during construction (Arbor Valley Drive work continues through late August and special festival access is scheduled on July 18, 22, and 25).

Ohio State University purchased about 17 acres of unimproved land near the Wigwam event center for $8.75 million on June 4.

The Wexner Medical Center will build outpatient care facilities while Violet Township continues to operate the historic event center.

Ohio now has five medically important tick species with rising Lyme disease cases; OSU Extension (led by Dr. Tim McDermott) advises families, pet owners, and livestock producers to follow prevention tips to stay safe during this spring season.

Lancaster softball fell 7-5 to Hilliard Bradley in the state championship on Thursday, June 4 at Firestone Stadium in Akron, ending its historic season (the team snapped a 19-game win streak after an upset semifinal win over No. 1 Austintown-Fitch).

Annual Homecoming Picnic of Fairfield County OGS

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Genealogical Research Library — Free entry — Enjoy a community picnic featuring delicious food and shared stories.

Tiki Tumbler Pottery Workshop

10 a.m. — Mud Gallery Ceramics & Fine Art — $70 — Create a unique Tiki Tumbler through hands-on pottery and design.

District 13/14 Monthly Meeting

1-2:30 p.m. — Lancaster Area Intergroup — Free entry — Gather for a supportive discussion at this local GSR meeting in Lancaster, Ohio.