🖖 Sci-fi homecoming

Good morning, Fairfield County. Resistance is futile when it comes to the gravitational pull of sci-fi history beaming into our backyard this summer. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio has transformed into a portal to the final frontier with its "Star Trek & Worlds Beyond" exhibition, showcasing 60 years of iconic props and costumes from one of television's most enduring franchises. This free cultural treasure in downtown Lancaster offers a rare glimpse into how Hollywood has imagined tomorrow's decorative arts.

What makes this exhibition particularly special is its local connection—curator Randall Thropp, who manages Paramount's archive, is a Lancaster native bringing home pieces of Hollywood history. Several artifacts from the collection's 800+ hours of Star Trek adventures have never been displayed publicly before, giving visitors until August to experience this unique intersection of science fiction and artistic vision. Live long and prosper, indeed.

☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🚀 Iconic Star Trek props beam into Ohio art center this summer. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio's "Star Trek & Worlds Beyond" exhibition showcases 60 years of sci-fi history with costumes and props from the beloved franchise. Curated by Randall Thropp, manager of Paramount's archive and Lancaster native, the collection features several never-before-displayed pieces from over 800 hours of Star Trek adventures. The free exhibition in downtown Lancaster runs through August, offering visitors a glimpse at how Hollywood envisioned the decorative arts of tomorrow.

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🙏 In Remembrance

Frank Daubenmire Frank Daubenmire, 92, passed away on Father's Day, June 15, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. Born April 9, 1933, in Lancaster, Ohio, Frank was a respected community member who served 27 years on the Millersport school board and as a Sunday school superintendent. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jeannette, four children, sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and other family members. A funeral service will be held on June 20, 2025, at Millersport Methodist Church, with burial following at Millersport Cemetery.

Helen Roby Helen Roby, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on June 15, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center, having been born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 21, 1930. She is survived by her son Vinny, daughter Donna, grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren, while being preceded in death by her husband Harold "Bob" Roby, several siblings, and her parents. A graveside service will be held on June 20, 2025, at 11 AM in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, with Pastor Dan Crawford officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.funeralhome.com.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

-Romans 12:2