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Lancaster
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio gas prices reached an average of $2.69 per gallon on Monday, up from $2.54 last week, though they dropped 14 cents since December; the national average was $2.78, and a year ago, prices were 7% higher, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to vote on which Fairfield County high school campus is most visually appealing today (the contest highlights both rural and urban designs). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials reported that flu activity remains high in Ohio with a slight decline in hospitalizations as of Jan. 10 amid the spread of a new strain known as the super flu. The CDC urges local residents to get vaccinated and follow good hygiene practices. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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