Lancaster Local News – Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Ed Thimmes, owner of Thimmes Fish Shack, talked about his restaurant that opened in 1964 & its growing local legacy. He explained how the longstanding eatery remains a community favorite in Lancaster. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ The Ohio minimum wage increase is in effect, and the Chamber of Commerce (Steve Stivers) is available to help workers and employers with paycheck questions. Residents are encouraged to seek guidance on how this change impacts their earnings. ABC6

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Over winter break, Lancaster high school teams won key games as the Lady Gales beat Licking Valley 70 to 49 and the boys edged Horizon Science 69 to 59. Carlee Arledge and Drew Whitlatch led their teams in wins. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

LANCASTER EVENTS

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LANCASTER REAL ESTATE

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LANCASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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