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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers markets are starting this summer as Lancaster Farmers Market opens May 3 and runs every Saturday until October 4 on Chestnut Street between Broad and Columbus (vendors accept debit, credit cards and Snap/EBT and leashed dogs are welcome). Canal Winchester Farmers Market will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Stradley Park (located at 30 S. High Street) while Pickerington Farmers Market opens on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. starting June 5 in Olde Pickerington Village. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ On May 3, the Millersport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 637 will hold its annual Poppy Day at the Circle K station with Little Miss Poppy handing out poppies and volunteers collecting donations for veterans. The community market will move to the American Legion Building for evening markets starting this month, and the Millersport High School Alumni Banquet is set for May 31—while the Walnut Township Board of Education meets in a special session on May 5. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Fairfield County Master Gardeners and OSU Extension have collected over 400 donated plants and 100 tomato plants from expert Lise Ricketts for the first-ever Master Gardener Plant Sale, which will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at the #50 Show Arena at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Keller Market House will host a free canning class — Let's Preserve: Canning Basics — on May 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for those interested in learning water bath and pressure canning methods. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers passed House Bill 15 on Wednesday to end a subsidy that cost ratepayers nearly $400,000 a day for two aging coal plants — Gov. Mike DeWine is reviewing the amended bill before it becomes law. ABC6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration recalled bread sold at Ohio Giant Eagle and Market District bakeries due to glass fragments found on top of Ancient Grains hoagie rolls, Multigrain Sourdough rolls, and Whole Grain Multigrain rolls from Upper Crust Bakery sold between April 7 and April 12 — no injuries have been reported and consumers are urged to return or dispose of any recalled bread. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Trader Joe's is recalling its Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon sold in Ohio and 17 other states because a packaging error led to parmesan cheese crumbles being included instead of crispy onions—around 500 units from Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois have a use-by date of April 28 or 29, so customers with milk allergies should discard the product. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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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May Saturday Cinema - Trolls
11:30 p.m. — Zane Square — Free entry — Enjoy a cheerful outdoor movie screening of Trolls with family activities in downtown Lancaster.
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Mommas Day to Play With Clay
1-3 p.m. — Mud Gallery Ceramics & Fine Arts — $70 — Celebrate Mother's Day by creating memories with clay through hands-on pottery techniques.
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Chaz and Nicki Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Pink Cricket Restaurant — Entry fee not listed — Nashville artists Chaz and Nicki bring their original music and beloved covers to Lancaster.
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Basic Canning Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Keller Market House — Free entry — Learn how to preserve summer produce with expert guidance from OSU extension instructors.
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Roosters Memorial Day 5K Run
12:30 – 4:30 PM — Lancaster High School — Registration cost varies — Participate in one of Ohio's longest-running road race traditions.
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Family Fun Day at Home Of Joy Farm
11 AM – 3 PM — Home Of Joy Farm — Free entry — Enjoy games, activities, and animal interactions in a sensory-friendly environment for kids with disabilities and their siblings.
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