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Lancaster
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Black History Month colors reflect a rich cultural heritage as red honors blood shed in struggles, black symbolizes enduring pride, green shows Africa’s vegetation and yellow (from Ethiopia’s flag) stands for optimism; local organizations and libraries in Lancaster will host educational celebrations through February. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Ramadan will soon begin in Lancaster as many local Muslims will fast daily from Fajr to Maghrib and break their fast with iftar. Residents can check IslamicFinder for prayer times since local timings vary by the sun's position. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new multi-state lottery game, Millionaire for Life, will offer nightly drawings starting Sunday, Feb. 22, with players aiming to win $1 million a year for life. Ohio is among 31 jurisdictions in this $5 game (including the District of Columbia), where players select five white balls and one Millionaire Ball. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Liberty Union's girls basketball team rallied from a 30-26 halftime deficit to beat Watkins Memorial 57-53 on Feb. 12. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ On Feb. 12, local high school basketball teams competed in important games. Bloom-Carroll girls and boys teams secured wins, and Berne Union and Fairfield Union advanced with strong team play & focused scoring in various league matchups. 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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