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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saturn and the moon will appear close together for one night on Friday, Jan. 23 after sunset. Local stargazers in Lancaster can view the rare conjunction by looking west with the naked eye or a telescope + dark sky spots like Geauga Observatory Park for a clearer view. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bailey Johnson began her career as a dispatcher at the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office on Jan. 20 as she handled rising mental health calls with calm and empathy. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster service safety director Carrie Woody was named the 2025 Public Health Guardian Award winner by the Fairfield County Board of Health today. She was recognized for strengthening public health partnerships and promoting healthy eating and active transportation initiatives in the city. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Zumper data shows this December that Lancaster's median listed apartment rent increased to $1,163 — 6% above last year's $1,095, with one-bedroom units now at $900 and two-bedrooms steady at $1,200. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, Jan. 20, Fairfield Christian Academy girls basketball team, led by senior Nakayla Cash who scored 25 points, beat rival Berne Union (50-41) in a Mid-State League-Cardinal Division game that improved their record to 10-4. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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