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Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Fairfield County 211 is collecting kid-friendly donations for Easter baskets until March 27 to help local children. Donations can be dropped off at United Way (115 S. Broad St.), Maywood Mission (1029 S. Broad St.) and The Salvation Army (228 W. Hubert Ave.).  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Chick-fil-A at 1513 Ety Road opens tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. (traffic will flow from Becker Road) as Lancaster Police advise using North Memorial Drive (or North Columbus Street) for safe entry.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Statewide Youth Art Month exhibits honor Southeast Ohio student artists (including those taught by Lancaster City Schools) with awards presented at a recognition ceremony on Saturday, Mar. 14 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. The event highlights innovative art and supports quality art education.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Hummingbirds are migrating from Mexico and Central America and will reach Ohio between mid-April and mid-May. Hummingbird Central’s interactive map uses citizen reports to track sightings with the ruby-throated being most common — helping locals know when to spot them.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

  • The American Red Cross is asking local donors to help ease the national blood shortage by donating during March, offering a $15 Amazon gift card incentive. Appointments include one today at the Lancaster Blood Donation Center (2405 N. Columbus St., Suite 120) and additional community events this month.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 3/19/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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