Good morning, Lancaster.

A Northeast Ohio company recalled more than 5,000 pounds of cheese after tests at the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op detected Listeria contamination — the recall affects products such as pepper jack, horseradish, Monterey Jack and white cheddar produced on June 16, June 24 and July 16 that were sold in Ohio from July 14 to Aug. 7.

Valley fever—a fungal lung infection caused by inhaling dust spores—has been reported in 12 Ohio residents this year, with 29 cases identified since August as the Ohio Department of Health notes patients show symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue yet most recover without treatment.

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.

Fall at the Round Barn 2025

1 PM – 9 PM — Fairgrounds Park, Lancaster, OH — Free entry — Experience a cozy autumn shopping adventure with 150 curated vendors and fall vibes.

Battle of the Bands Fundraiser

4-7 p.m. — Zane Square (Veteran's Park) — $20 donation — Enjoy live music from local bands while supporting a new all-accessible playground.