Good morning, Lancaster.

The Wendel concert stage closed for the rest of the Lancaster Festival after fast-moving water over the weekend caused extensive damage to the stage and equipment—refunds are offered and the festival will hold a community concert Saturday to help raise funds for repairs.

Jimmy Seither, singer with Mary Rose Seitzer, performed with The Nostalgics—an 18-piece jazz orchestra and dance band—at the Zane Square Concert Stage during the Lancaster Festival on July 29th.

The event attracted a large crowd in Lancaster.

Ohio's two-week sales tax holiday will begin Aug.

1 at midnight and run until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14. The tax break applies to almost all personal property costing $500 or less—including clothing, electronics, home goods and qualifying online orders—while motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and items with marijuana will still be taxed.

Ohio’s two-week sales tax holiday will begin at midnight on Aug.

1 and run until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14 — nearly all items under $500 such as clothing, electronics and home goods will be tax-free. The holiday will not cover motor vehicles, watercraft, alcoholic beverages and other items — online orders from retailers like Amazon that meet the criteria will also benefit.

Lancaster residents began cleaning up after weekend flooding on July 28th as floodwaters had not fully receded—residents removed debris from submerged vehicles and yards.

Cleanup efforts continue today as locals work to restore their neighborhoods.

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.

Lancaster BrewFest 2025

3:00-9:30 PM — Zane Square (Veteran's Park) — $339 per package (for two guests) — Celebrate summer with craft beverages, live music, and local bites in a vibrant atmosphere.

Make-a-Pumpkin Pottery Playshop

3-5 p.m. — Mud Gallery Ceramics & Fine Art — BYOB — Create your own pinch-pot pumpkin with hands-on pottery instruction.

Third Annual Battle of the Badges: Police vs. Fire Basketball Game

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Ohio University Lancaster — $10 for adults, $5 for children — Enjoy a thrilling basketball matchup as local police officers take on firefighters to raise funds for Lancaster City Schools.

Lancaster Varsity Field Hockey Game

7-8:15 p.m. — Lancaster High School — Free entry — Cheer for the Lancaster varsity field hockey team as they face off against Olentangy in a home conference match.

Obetz Zucchinifest

Thu, Aug 28 — Fortress Obetz — Free admission — Enjoy free concerts and everything zucchini at this family-friendly festival.