Good morning, Lancaster.

Fairfield County exhibitor Peyton Courtright earned Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb honors at the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions auction earlier today (his lamb sold for $15,000) as the event raised $396,500 for youth agriculture programs statewide.

On Monday, Aug. 10, Kroger launched a new service powered by Instacart that delivers both groceries + prescription medications straight to customers’ homes.

The service helps people, including older adults, get essentials without extra trips.

Ohio University Lancaster is launching a new Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program to admit 25 students in spring 2027 and is renovating Brasee Hall’s fourth floor to create dedicated classrooms and labs.

An information session will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 (Room 422) to review the admission process.

Families and high school seniors can attend an information night hosted by the Fairfield County Workforce Center in Carroll on Aug.

27 from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event offers hands-on training in fields like plumbing, electrical and HVAC (pre-apprenticeship programs) that lead to industry certifications.

Gov. DeWine signed an executive order yesterday that grants the Behavioral Health Department oversight of more than 1,700 addiction recovery houses — aiming to curb unsafe and overcrowded conditions.

Taylor Farms is recalling dips and food products sold at Kroger and Target in Ohio because jalapeño peppers may be contaminated with Salmonella — no illnesses have been reported.

Consumers should check their items and return affected products for a refund.

The Valley View Gators swim team placed first in Division 2 and third overall at the Tri-County Aquatic League Championships on Aug.

10 at the Dresden Swim Center. Several team members set new records in freestyle and breaststroke events, boosting the team’s momentum as the season closes.

Lancaster residents can vote in the Eagle-Gazette Football Preseason Player of the Year Poll from 6 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Friday ahead of high school football starting Aug.

21 + the top candidate will be revealed after the survey ends.