Monday, June 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Micole Ruff, owner of Castaways, said the restaurant—located at 1500 N. High St.—has served local diners since Fred Eaton opened it in 1951. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University Lancaster will launch a one-year Semiconductor Technician Certificate program this fall to teach students chip manufacturing skills and how to use modern equipment. The program can be paired with existing automation or mechatronics certificates to boost job opportunities in local advanced manufacturing. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified last month's primary races, noting eleven led to automatic recounts plus two ended in ties, with the Lancaster City Council Ward 5 race decided by one vote and ties occurring on a Licking County village income tax increase and the Village of Rushsylvania current expense levy in Logan County. NBC4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster senior pitcher Ashlin Mower did not allow a hit through eight innings and struck out 18 batters, but the Lady Gales lost 2-0 in a nine-inning state semifinal against Lebanon on June 7 at Firestone Stadium—errors and runners left on base cost the team dearly—ending their historic state tournament run. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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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