Friday, July 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Lt Gov Jim Tressel announced a new physical fitness challenge for grades 4-8 that will start this fall to help students set healthy goals and eat better (with support from Ted Ginn Jr. and Dr. Lauren Miller). Lawmakers are also looking to bring back the Presidential Physical Fitness Test for students in grades 1-12. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloom-Carroll senior Park Truex and Fisher Catholic senior Hyde O’Rielley were named Co-Eagle-Gazette Male Athletes of the Year for 2025—both athletes credited their coaches and teammates for helping them earn top honors in multiple sports. Truex, a three-sport standout with All-Mid-State League-Buckeye and academic honors, and O’Rielley, recognized with All-Ohio honors in football and basketball, said the award honors their hard work and dedication. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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August Saturday Cinema - The Addams Family (2019)
11:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. — Zane Square — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars while indulging in pre-movie festivities.
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