Good morning, Lancaster.

Maestro John Devlin led the Lancaster Festival Orchestra in the final concert held on August 2 at Fairfield Christian Church in Lancaster using a program that included the Superman March and a violin solo by Dmitri Pogorelov - the performance marked the close of the festival.

According to U.S. Department of Labor data, Ohio’s weekly initial jobless claims dropped to 5,150 from 5,227 in the week ending July 26—while total U.S. claims increased to 218,000.

Berne Union head football coach Tony Hurps begins his eighth season with the Rockets and shared that his playing days at Newark Catholic and Dayton taught him to overcome serious injuries and build strong team bonds.

He also said he is expanding the program by adding flag football for younger players — a move to help grow the team’s future.

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.