Good morning, Lancaster.

Walnut Township Local Schools hired Mark Wilcheck as superintendent yesterday; he brings 38 years’ experience (including roles as teacher and principal) and will focus on safety, academic planning and a facilities master plan in Millersport.

The Farmers' Almanac released its first frost forecast for winter 2026-27 in Ohio, showing that parts of the lower Midwest may see freezing conditions as early as mid-October while Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland could experience frost later this season—details vary by area.

Ohio will honor Dolly Parton on Sept.

25 as Gov. Mike DeWine signed a proclamation celebrating her '9 to 5' legacy and support for her Imagination Library, which sends free books to children across the state.

Families in Franklin, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties hit by August floods may now receive up to $1,500 after the Ohio Controlling Board approved $500,000 on Sept.

14. County services will process reimbursements while state Sen. Tim Schaffer urges quick action as the state awaits a federal disaster declaration *for those in need*.

Local high school teams competed in soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf and tennis, with Fairfield Union, Bloom-Carroll and Lancaster schools posting varied outcomes in recent contests.

Lancaster runners finished sixth at the McGowan Invitational and tennis players delivered competitive matches (several scores noted).