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Lancaster
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners are encouraged to plan healing gardens with soothing scents and textures as winter ends. Fairfield County offers a 4-H open house and spaghetti dinner fundraiser on March 7, Wednesday Wellness webinars, and pesticide recertification classes on March 12 – all designed to support community well-being. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Lithopolis Cemetery will enforce stricter decoration rules starting spring with a cleanup around March 15 (the new guidelines limit oversized decorative plants and nonapproved items) to better maintain the grounds. Plot owners and visitors are urged to review the updated rules online. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Fairfield County grocery shoppers have many stores to choose from as an online vote is open today for the community's favorite shopping destination; residents are invited to share their pick for the best local grocery experience. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Swick has been promoted to client relations manager at Krile Communications on Thursday, Feb. 26 after starting as an intern in 2023 — her new role will let her guide client communications and creative marketing strategies for the company. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brasee Hall’s North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery (1570 Granville Pike). The fair lets students and community members learn about internships and service opportunities during National Social Work Month. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aldi is recalling nearly 10,000 pounds of its Bremer Italian Style Meatballs sold in 35 states after a consumer reported metal fragments. Customers in Lancaster who bought the 32 oz. bags should return them for a refund (no injuries have been reported). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Fairfield County, the median home listing dropped to $359,900 in January, a 6.6% decrease from December. Homes list at $190 per sqft+ and typically take 67 days on market. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster girls basketball rallied from an eight point deficit with a rapid run that scored twelve to zero in the final two minutes to defeat Grove City 43 to 39 in a district semifinal on Feb. 26. The Lady Gales will face Newark at 1 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Ohio Dominican University. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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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Sourdough 101 Class
5-8 p.m. — Provisions Bakery & Deli — $ — Experience a hands-on sourdough class and learn to craft your own loaf while sipping bubbly.
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