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Lancaster
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern Machining and Field Service received the 2026 John T. Dye Business Ethics Award from local Rotary clubs in Lancaster for its people-first approach — a recognition given to one of seven nominees for strong community values. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big tech companies including Google, AWS and Microsoft are planning nearly 80 new data centers in Ohio by 2030; Lancaster residents may see more local jobs as these facilities boost the area's economic development. ABC6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gardeners can join the Fairfield County Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, May 30 at the Ed Sands Building beginning at 9 a.m. to shop for plant divisions, tomatoes, houseplants, and garden ornaments (cash only sales with a warm beverage and donut available from the Flying Dutchman Donut trailer). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Eight Fairfield Union Power of the Pen team students advanced to state finals at Ashland University after a strong finish at the Ohio University-Lancaster Regional Tournament held at Fairfield Union Junior High School. The state tournament (May 18) will challenge students with three 35-minute writing rounds. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 7, FCA baseball edged Berne Union 4-2 to take first place in the MSL-Cardinal Division — while Fisher Catholic girls captured victory at the Laker Track Invitational by scoring 135.5 points. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Lancaster’s softball team beat Chillicothe 2-0 on May 7 and extended its winning streak to 10 games in a nonconference matchup, with strong pitching playing a key role as the team prepares for the upcoming tournament. 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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