Lancaster Local News – Thursday, May 21st, 2026

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Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ More than 100 golfers signed up for Cornerstone Caregiving's Salute to Service Golf Outing and helped raise about $15K to support veterans. The event will be held on May 22 at Pine Hill Golf Club — with proceeds funding a future DAV Honor Flight program. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
➤ Lancaster's AHA! Children’s Museum will host two outdoor summer events: 'Celebrate! Summer!' on May 30 (10 a.m. to noon) featuring crafts and live animals at the Raymond B. Martens Nature Playscape, and 'Line Dancing with Lori' on July 19 (6 to 9 p.m.) during Lancaster Festival. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Ohio wildlife experts say most lone fawns spotted in Lancaster today do not need help because their mothers hide them during fawning season (late April through July). Observers should act only if the fawn shows distress. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Memorial Day is on Monday, May 25, when Lancaster banks, post offices, and stock exchanges will be closed; local grocery stores and trash services may run on modified schedules (check with your provider) so residents can plan ahead. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Sugar Foods LLC has recalled Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons sold in local stores and 16 other states over possible salmonella contamination — customers should check product dates and contact the company with questions. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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