Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen Big Lots stores in Ohio will reopen on June 5 as Variety Wholesalers works to restore the chain after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024—so far, nearly 140 locations have reopened as part of a plan to reopen 80 stores across nine states. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Family and consumer sciences educator Emily Marrison explains that being rich means having current income while being wealthy means saving income not spent — a key insight from research by financial experts — and urges local readers to rethink their money habits. She uses lessons from studies and quotes from Warren Buffett to show that controlling time is the highest dividend money pays. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke from Canada affected Lancaster on Monday morning when the air quality reached an AQI of 63 (good air quality is an AQI of 50 or below), while southeast Ohio remains below hazardous levels. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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