Good morning, Lancaster.

Fairfield County food pantries report that nearly one in eight residents and one in six children face food insecurity as rising prices, limited supplies, and government shutdown delays increase demand during the holiday season — community groups are urging neighbors to donate food, money, and time to support meal sites and senior programs. Local services like Fairfield County 2-1-1 remain available 24/7 to help connect families with resources.

The Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds launched a challenge this November to help residents search for missing money on a new website—Michigan is also in the race, and the contest ends on November 30 to decide the winning state.

Bloom-Carroll rallied to beat Jonathan Alder in a five-set game on November 1—winning 19-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22, and 15-10 to secure their place in the final four.

The Bulldogs, now 26-1, will face Notre Dame Cathedral Latin in a state semifinal on November 7 at Wittenberg University while senior Sylvia Haughn returned after an ankle injury.

Bride & Ignescent Concert

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

Lancaster Turkey Day 5k

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Forest Rose School — Registration fee — A race that supports Foundation Dinners while bringing the community together on Thanksgiving morning.