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Lancaster
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fairfield County Fair won first place for its promotional souvenir designed for the 2025 Fair celebration during a Communications Awards Ceremony in Columbus on Jan. 29. Limited 175th celebration merchandise remains available & call the fair office at 740-653-3041 for details. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Ohio averaged $2.88 per gallon Monday, up 16 cents from last week's 2.68, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The rates are just above the national average and were 2% higher a year ago. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would require K-8 schools to provide 30 minutes of recess twice a day and let club sports count for high school physical education, said Reps. Tom Young — one of the sponsors — and Melanie Miller during a Jan. 29 House Education Committee session. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio SSI recipients receive their February benefits today because Feb. 1 falls on a weekend. The early payment includes a 2.8 percent cost of living adjustment for eligible recipients. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Sourdough & Sips Workshop
5-8 p.m. — Provisions Bakery & Deli — Cost varies — Get hands-on with sourdough while sipping bubbly and connecting with fellow bakers.
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Overnight Ghost Hunt at Fairfield Infirmary
7 PM - 3 AM — Fairfield County Infirmary — $120 — Explore the haunted halls with guided investigations and bring your own snacks!
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