Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🏥 Health
The CDC says mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature, and Ohio has 59 species that can spread diseases like West Nile, Zika, and dengue.
Health officials advise residents to remove standing water — in items such as flower pots and bird baths — to reduce mosquito breeding and illness risks.
📰 Lifestyle
Lancaster farms are launching fall fun with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple picking that start in early September—Hidden View Farmstead opens on Sept.
6 and Hartland Farm runs events from Sept. 27 to Oct. 26 while local scarecrow and haunted trails debut in October.
🏈 Sports
The Bloom-Carroll girls soccer team took an early 2-0 lead with two goals off corner kicks and won 4-1 against Fairfield Union on Aug.
27 at Falcons Stadium—this strong performance has set a positive tone for the season.
🎉 Lancaster Events
Submit an event →
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.
2nd Annual Sherman Rotary Pickleball Tournament
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — YMCA RecPlex — Free entry — Engage in a day of fun competition at this community pickleball event.
🏠 Lancaster Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Lancaster Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Lancaster Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Lancaster.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.