Good morning, Lancaster.

Ohio gas prices fell last week to an average of $2.72 per gallon from $2.99 the week before—making prices about 11.2% lower than the national average of $3.06.

A new pre-apprenticeship plumbing program will launch for ten Fairfield County high school seniors to offer classroom, lab and mentorship experiences that prepare them for plumbing careers.

The initiative is a collaboration between the Fairfield County Workforce Center, Freeland Foundation and Freeland Contracting Company — aiming to give students hands-on training and industry knowledge for future opportunities.

Bloom-Carroll won the Mid-State League-Buckeye Division title with a 28-17 win over Hamilton Township after forcing five turnovers and slowing the opponents following an early 65-yard drive.

The Bulldogs improved to a record (7-2), clinched their eighth consecutive title, and marked the seniors’ 40th win in four years.

Fairfield Union football turned a slow start into a 34-14 win over Amanda-Clearcreek on Friday night by forcing three turnovers and shutting down the opponent’s run game — boosting its playoff hopes as Coach Andy Clark praised his team's grit.

Bride & Ignescent Concert

7-11 p.m. — Rockhouse 39 — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of female-fronted rock band Ignescent live in Lancaster.