Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🏘️ Community
The City of Lancaster completed repairs on 13 homes using $247,864 from its 2026 Community Development Block Grant Homeowner Rehabilitation Program on Aug.
31. The program improved roofs, electrical, plumbing, and windows; all funds are now committed and details for the 2027 program will be released early next year.
🏛️ Government
Fairfield County officials announced that Sheridan Drive (County Road 56) near Lancaster will close for about 60 days from Sept.
8 through Nov. 3 for roadway improvements linked to the new Ewing Woods Subdivision; drivers can still reach residential driveways and use Beechwood Drive NE as an alternate route.
Ohio residents will set their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov.
1 unless Congress acts to make daylight saving time permanent — the bill passed the House but is awaiting Senate review, which would shift winter sunrises and sunsets later.
🏈 Sports
Fans can vote for the Eagle-Gazette High School Athlete of the Week until 5 p.m. Friday, with standout athletes in cross country, football, tennis, volleyball and golf competing for the title.
The winner will be announced after the poll closes.
Fisher Catholic High School hosted its first Emerald Invitational cross country meet on Aug.
25 at the new St. Mary's Emerald Campus (drawing seven high school and seven junior high teams) to launch a fresh local tradition.
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