Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🏛️ Government
Purdue Pharma reached a $7.4 billion settlement with 55 states and territories — including Ohio which will receive up to $198 million — to resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits, with about $6.5 billion coming from the Sackler family and roughly $900 million from Purdue.
Funds will be distributed to individuals, local governments and Native American tribes once the drugmaker secures creditor support for its Chapter 11 plan.
🏈 Sports
Mid-State League honored top baseball and softball players, teams, and coaches in the Buckeye and Cardinal Divisions.
Bloom-Carroll won the Buckeye title — Fairfield Christian Academy claimed the Cardinal baseball championship and Fisher Catholic topped softball with a flawless 14-0 record.
🎉 Lancaster Events
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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.
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.
Lancaster Festival
All day — Lancaster Festival — Most events free — Celebrate art, music, and community at this beloved annual festival in Lancaster, Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Outdoor Movie Screening: IF
Dusk — Zane Square — Free entry — Enjoy a family film under the stars with music and pre-movie activities.
Lil Rancher Summer Camp 2025
9 AM – 12 PM — Picture Perfect Ranch — $8.75 ticket service fee — Experience farm life with Highland cows, alpacas, and hands-on activities tailored for young ranchers.
Brotality Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Rockhouse 39 — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a genre-shifting metal performance from the dynamic trio Brotality.
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