Good morning, Lancaster.

Lancaster families will keep enjoying the Gift of Time event, a holiday tradition for over 30 years, now led by the Family YMCA of Lancaster and Fairfield County after the former organizer dissolved—local groups and businesses will help with crafts and activities as the event follows the Kiwanis Pancake Festival.

Bremen Garden Club won the Best of Show award for its symmetrical mass design at the fall flower show, Colors of the Wind 175 Years of Fun—held on Oct 6 at the Fairfield County Fair art hall.

The event brought together local garden clubs from the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs.

Steve Rauch from X Church has debuted his new book, and local readers in Lancaster are following his latest effort closely.

Gas prices in central Ohio dropped 25.2 cents in the last week to average $2.77 per gallon—Columbus stations ranged from $2.22 to $3.19 per gallon.

Nationally, prices fell 6.4 cents to $3.02 and analysts expect them to drop below $3 in the coming weeks.

Ohio University Lancaster and the Fairfield County Workforce Center are training students and teachers for skilled careers in robotics, automation and manufacturing during Manufacturing Month in October.

The programs include bootcamps, certificate options and a $50,000 loaner robot for local high schools — all designed to boost regional manufacturing talent.

Lancaster city building is undergoing a year-long exterior renovation—officials have not provided additional details on the project.

Fairfield Medical Center completed its 100th WATCHMAN procedure — a small plug is used in the heart to lower stroke risk for patients with an abnormal heart rhythm — which lets local patients get care without having to travel to Columbus or West Virginia.

The Fisher Catholic volleyball team finished a 14-0 season to win its Mid-State League-Buckeye Division title and swept Granville Christian Academy (25-20, 25-12, 25-17) in a tournament opener on Oct.

13. They will face the Geona Christian-Madison Christian winner on Oct. 15.

Fisher Catholic junior setter Erica Sharp recorded her 1,000th career assist during a 25-15, 25-17, 25-17 win over rival Berne Union—boosting the team to a 16-4 record and its fifth consecutive league championship as it prepared for postseason play.

The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette is inviting readers to vote for the best high school sports nickname in Fairfield County.

Local fans can show their school pride by choosing the nickname they feel represents their team the best.

Circleville Pumpkin Show

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Circleville Pumpkin Show — Free entry — Explore one of the nation's largest pumpkin festivals featuring homespun Americana flair.

Abracadabra at AHA!

10 AM – 12 PM — AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum — Included with admission — Discover the wizarding world with potion making and wand personalization for aspiring young magicians.

The Phoenix Ball & Fantasy Faire

6-10 p.m. — The Wagnalls Memorial Library — Fundraiser event — A whimsical celebration of fantasy, cosplay, and community spirit benefiting Rise Up Arts Alliance.