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Lancaster
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster High School's percussion ensemble will perform concerts on May 8 and May 9 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium — featuring guest artist Gregg Bissonette — and will offer a free drum clinic on May 9 at 10 a.m. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Tickets are on sale for the Lancaster Festival running July 17 to 25 at venues including Ohio University Lancaster and First United Methodist Church. GRAMMY Award-winning Lady A will headline the finale on July 25 and Broadway stars will perform on July 21. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chevron CEO warned that global oil supply issues may push gas prices and cause shortages, with Ohio prices hitting $4.81 per gallon on May 6. Amazon is offering members a 20-cent discount per gallon on Fridays through May 29 (at select BP, ampm, and Thorntons stations) to offset rising costs. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fairfield Career Center juniors experienced hands-on STEAM activities at the 2026 COSI Science Festival kickoff on April 28. They engaged in interactive science, engineering, arts and mathematics demonstrations and listened to talks by COSI CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley and astronaut Amy Medina Jorge. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10, and rain with cloudy skies is forecast for Ohio (70% chance in Akron, Cincinnati, and Columbus), so Lancaster families may adjust outdoor plans. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Fairfield County Chapter Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Genealogical Research Library — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and participate in the business meeting with fellow genealogy enthusiasts.
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