Good morning, Lancaster.

The 176th Fairfield County Fair runs Oct.

11-17, offering rides, exhibits, and food along with special admission pricing for seniors, veterans, and kids. A shuttle operates daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the fairgrounds - open parking is free for all.

Millersport High School's homecoming week included a parade on Sept.

30 and will continue with a game on Oct.2 and a dance on Oct.3, while the Lions Club hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive on Oct.7 (noon to 6 p.m.) at its clubhouse at 2905 Chautauqua Blvd.

Dunkin' began offering Halloween-inspired drinks at local stores on Wednesday, Sept.

30 to help customers enjoy spooky season with flavors like Sour Apple and Terror-misu Cloud Latte. Dunkin' also ran Rewards bonus offers until Oct. 31 + plans to reveal a new clue in Salem on Oct. 8.

Amazon Prime members can save 20 cents per gallon on gas every Friday from Oct.

2 through Jan. 29, 2027 at participating BP, Amoco, ampm, & Thorntons stations by linking their Amazon and BP Earnify rewards accounts, and they will save 10 cents per gallon after the promotion ends.

Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign a bill today suspending the state gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days — a measure that uses more than $725 million from surplus funds to keep road projects funded and help lower pump prices.

Three area high school football teams are chasing playoff spots as Fisher Catholic and Bloom-Carroll hold strong records and Fairfield Union, which will travel to Circleville on Friday, Oct.

2, could boost its playoff hopes + secure a top-12 ranking.