Good morning, Lancaster.

OSU Extension will open historic buildings and the log cabin at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds for visitors on Sept 6, and a food truck festival will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Master Gardeners & staff will be on site to answer questions about the Pollinator Garden at the Broad Street gate.

Lancaster attorney Jennifer Sitterley of Sitterley Law LLC was named among the top 5% of U.S. attorneys in Trusts and Estates — a recognition earned through peer review.

She receives the national honor for her work in elder law and estate planning, setting a high standard in our community.

An 83-year-old from Corning died in a head-on crash when her Nissan Rogue lost its lane on Tatmans Road north of Ohio 37 in Perry County on Sept.

2 at 4:23 p.m.—the collision also sent a 34-year-old driver to a local hospital and her juvenile passenger to Columbus hospital.

Honeyfest in Lithopolis will celebrate the work of bees and local honey production during a weekend festival that brings together beekeepers and vendors amid a cold, wet spring.

Amelia—the American Honey Princess—will attend the festival in downtown Lithopolis today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The annual Cancer Care Run & Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.

11 at Martens Park, 710 Lincoln Ave, where participants will join a 5K run or 2-mile walk and listen to local cancer survivor Rich Martin share his story. The event raises funds for cancer patients at Fairfield Medical Center — registration fees rise after Sept. 7.

On Aug 20, Fairfield Medical Center and Family YMCA staff used the Avive AED system to respond to a neighbor's alert—demonstrating how fast teamwork and technology can help in emergencies.

The quick response marked a milestone for Community Heart Watch as it builds a network of trained responders to save lives.

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.