Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🌲 Environment
Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency director Jon Kochis warned that flash flooding near the Hocking River could be devastating if heavy rains occur and urged residents along the river in Sugar Grove (especially those on Tarkiln Road) to prepare for emergencies.
He recommended signing up for Alert Fairfield and NOAA Weather Radio notifications to receive timely updates.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources completed its 2025 bald eagle nest census, counting 964 active nests in 87 counties as the species rebounds from past lows (only Meigs County lacks a confirmed nest due to a nearby nest in West Virginia).
The census used aerial surveys and over 1,800 resident reports to show a steady increase from 707 nests in 2020 and 841 in 2024.
🏛️ Government
Budget cuts have left over 30 leadership roles vacant at National Weather Service offices in Wilmington and Cleveland that cover Central Ohio — emergency managers worry that these vacancies may hinder timely weather alerts and forecasts.
The agency will soon begin hiring over 100 employees nationwide to fill critical positions.
🎉 Lancaster Events
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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.
Baltimore Bicentennial Bash at Schaffner's
1-3 p.m. — Schaffner's Drive In — Free ice cream for the first 200 attendees — Celebrate the 200th day of the year with a sweet treat from Park National Bank.
Lancaster Festival 2025
8 p.m. — Lancaster Festival — Prices vary — Experience a vibrant lineup with Colbie Caillat and Dawes during this exciting local music festival.
38th Annual ArtWalk
6-9 p.m. — Destination Downtown Lancaster — Free entry — Celebrate the artistic spirit of Lancaster with art exhibits, live music, and delicious local food.
Festival Fair Day
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Fairgrounds Camping — Free entry — A family day filled with activities like building birdhouses and watching dog performances.
Harold Stewart & The Blues Hounds Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Wendel Concert Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying blues performance with soulful music and high-energy atmosphere.
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