Good morning, Lancaster.

Weldon's Ice Cream in Millersport has served locals for 94 years—its tradition passed down through three generations—and is run now by David and Steve Pierce who honor old recipes while adding new flavors.

They plan to celebrate their 95th year and hope to keep the summer tradition alive for families for many years to come.

Fairfield County Board of Commissioners issued a scam alert after residents received calls asking for payments, advising them not to share personal financial details & to report any suspicious contacts to the Sheriff’s Office.

While the 2025 Ohio State Fair is now a memory for thousands, more than a dozen county fairs will bring events from August to October.

The Muskingum County Fair in Zanesville runs until Aug. 16 — with the Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster scheduled from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11 — marking the closing event in Ohio’s fall fair season.

Lancaster BrewFest 2025

3:00-9:30 PM — Zane Square (Veteran's Park) — $339 per package (for two guests) — Celebrate summer with craft beverages, live music, and local bites in a vibrant atmosphere.

Make-a-Pumpkin Pottery Playshop

3-5 p.m. — Mud Gallery Ceramics & Fine Art — BYOB — Create your own pinch-pot pumpkin with hands-on pottery instruction.

Third Annual Battle of the Badges: Police vs. Fire Basketball Game

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Ohio University Lancaster — $10 for adults, $5 for children — Enjoy a thrilling basketball matchup as local police officers take on firefighters to raise funds for Lancaster City Schools.

Lancaster Varsity Field Hockey Game

7-8:15 p.m. — Lancaster High School — Free entry — Cheer for the Lancaster varsity field hockey team as they face off against Olentangy in a home conference match.

Obetz Zucchinifest

Thu, Aug 28 — Fortress Obetz — Free admission — Enjoy free concerts and everything zucchini at this family-friendly festival.

Scarecrow Building Workshop

10 PM – 12 AM — Fairgrounds Park — $15 — Get crafty building a scarecrow to celebrate fall and the Fairfield County Fair.