Good morning, Lancaster.

Molly Bates, a longtime leader at Park National Bank, received the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award on Aug.

22 for her community service and support of local education and nonprofits in Lancaster. Her decades of volunteer work have strengthened civic engagement and advanced women in leadership in the area.

The History Channel series American Pickers is seeking locals with private collections and personal stories as it prepares to film in Ohio in October — producers ask interested residents to send in their details and photos.

A Lancaster parent shared indoor toy tips to help families beat the heat, recommending a fort-building kit, a Lego activity table, and play-pretend notepads.

The suggestions give families a fun way to avoid screens when summer temperatures rise.

Lancaster volleyball players embraced coach Leslie Davenport’s strict accountability culture, marking two nonconference wins & preparing for Ohio Capital Conference play on Sept.

1 at Teays Valley.