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Lancaster
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thurston Methodist Church will hold its last fish fry during Lent this coming Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Carryout orders require a $13 donation (menu includes fried cod, baked beans or green beans, Au gratin potatoes or french fries, cole slaw or applesauce, rolls and orange/vanilla sherbet). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers are planning cuts that may lower public library funding by replacing the current percentage of tax revenue with a flat amount; library officials warn the change could force branch closures or service cuts—library advocates will gather for Library Day tomorrow at the Statehouse while Governor Mike DeWine defends his budget plan. This change may affect millions of annual visitors who rely on local libraries. ABC6
- ➤ Ohioans can begin early voting for the May 6 primary today at county board of elections while online registrations require a driver's license number, last four digits of the Social Security number, and address. Voters using absentee ballots must submit an application by April 29 and postmark their ballot by May 5—these measures ensure all votes are counted correctly. NBC4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The high school baseball season has begun in Lancaster and fans can vote for the Eagle-Gazette Baseball Player of the Year in a poll that opened at 6 a.m. Monday and will run until 5 p.m. Friday—voters may cast as many votes as allowed. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ The Lancaster baseball team beat Teays Valley 9-0 on Monday, improving to 4-0 in the Ohio Capital Conference with standout pitching from senior Darren Ramsey and junior Kam Griffith — their strong start came from early scoring and solid defense. The team will host Groveport on Wednesday as it continues its season. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Spring at the Round Barn 2025
4-8 p.m. & 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Fairfield County Agricultural — $5-$10 — Celebrate spring with 150+ vendors, delicious food trucks, and live music at the historic Round Barn.
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Downtown Clean Up Day
8 AM – 12 PM — Destination Downtown Lancaster — Free entry — Volunteer to beautify downtown Lancaster in celebration of Earth Day.
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Little Buddies Parent Resource Group Southeast
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum — Free admission and lunch provided — A supportive gathering for families with children with Down syndrome featuring fun and hands-on learning.
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