Good morning, Lancaster.

On Oct. 12, local visitors flocked to the Fairfield County Fair where they enjoyed goat displays + bull rides and a range of fun attractions.

The fair showcased a lively atmosphere with a variety of community activities.

Central Ohio’s fall color map shows most trees are still green with spots of red, orange, and yellow while some areas edge closer to peak.

Lancaster readers can plan visits to nearby scenic spots and seasonal pumpkin patches (including Blacklick Woods for a canopy walk) as the foliage season builds.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture approved agricultural easements on 58 family farms, including in Fairfield County, to protect 5,165 acres for farming under the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (funded by the Clean Ohio Fund).

Local sponsors can apply for future funding allocations through Oct. 23.

Fans can vote online for Eagle-Gazette high school Athlete of the Week from 6 a.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Friday as top fall sports performers are featured, with Jack Pompey (last week's winner) among the contenders.

Bloom Carroll's girls soccer team clinched the Mid-State League-Buckeye Division outright championship on Oct.

12, and coach Mark Casperson earned his 250th win while the volleyball team won its fifth straight title.