Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target faces a boycott starting today as the retailer ends its DEI initiatives, and consumers in Ohio are urged to avoid shopping in-store and online. The spending pause lasts until June 9 and affects Target's 65 stores—while advocates call for a permanent boycott. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mifflin Township is short 40% of its officers after 21‐year‐old Daveonte Dixon, who had a record of violent crimes and was on community control, shot two police officers during a May 28 traffic stop on Mecca Drive and then shot himself when chased in Obetz, leaving one officer still recovering at Grant Medical Center and prompting officials to plan a meeting with judges, law enforcement and prosecutors to discuss justice reform. ABC6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A thick layer of wildfire smoke is covering Central Ohio and blocking sunlight needed for solar panels, experts say. The smoky skies will continue today — though homeowners are expected to see only a small change in their energy bills. ABC6
- ➤ Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is lowering air quality in Ohio with forecasts showing it will linger until at least June 4—residents are advised to monitor conditions and limit outdoor activity if the air worsens. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Lancaster Sports Physicals
8-11:30 a.m. — Lancaster High School — Free entry — Get your free pre-participation physical exam with Fairfield Medical Center at Lancaster High School.
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Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute
6-10 PM — Lancaster Bandstand — Ticket information pending — Experience the electrifying power of America’s top AC/DC tribute band live in concert.
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The Chase Haley Project 2 Mile Run
8:00 a.m. — Lancaster High School — Registration required — Support suicide prevention efforts in Fairfield County while enjoying a scenic 2 mile run or walk.
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Lancaster Festival
All day — Lancaster Festival — Most events free — Celebrate art, music, and community at this beloved annual festival in Lancaster, Ohio.
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Decked in Style: The Opening Celebration
6-9 p.m. — Rhonemus Cellars — Included with entry — Celebrate in midcentury style with fine wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live crooning.
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American Whiskey Exploration and Tasting Event
3-4 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Ticket required — Discover the fascinating history of American whiskey and enjoy guided tastings of various classic offerings.
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Retro Orbit: A Midcentury Space Affair
6-9 p.m. — Decorative Arts Center of Ohio — Ticket required — Immerse in a cosmic cocktail party with Star Trek exhibits and celestial-inspired art.
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One Man's Passion: Isaac Collins and the Glass Empire
1-2 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Free entry — Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Isaac J. Collins and the legacy of Anchor Hocking in glassmaking.
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