Good morning, Lancaster.

Dr. Jeffrey Haggenjos retired after 47 years caring for locals in Perry County & was honored on Aug.

27 with Fairfield Medical Center’s Humanitarian Award; he also received a proclamation from Governor Mike DeWine on Aug. 1.

Adena Health signed the agreement to acquire Fairfield Medical Center on Sept.

1 when Board Chair Bob French presided over a signing ceremony. The deal is expected to improve healthcare access for local residents.

Officials say an extreme heat advisory is active until Thursday, Sept.

3 with heat indexes above 100 degrees; Lancaster residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities and check on vulnerable neighbors (especially infants, older adults and pets) to prevent heat stroke and exhaustion.

Ohio's America 250 walking challenge is underway in September as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations; participants who walk a total of 25 miles anywhere in Ohio will earn a commemorative medal (enamel pin and certificate) mailed after they register using the Pacer app with code AM250OH.

Lancaster volleyball lost its league opener to Teays Valley on Sept.

1 with scores of 25-19, 25-17, 25-23 and showed grit in a close third set. The team will meet Groveport at home on Sept. 3 to build momentum.