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Monday, August 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • After heavy flooding canceled shows at the Wendel Concert Stage and disrupted plans for the Lancaster Festival, local residents united at a free concert (Saturday) with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra at Fairfield Christian Church. Cleanup continues at the stage and organizers said they will assess repairs as they plan for the festival’s return in 2026.  NBC4

EDUCATION NEWS

  • OHIO Lancaster has hired David Morkeh as its new success advisor for fall 2025—he earned his Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Ohio University in May. He previously advised over 90 students at Patton College of Education—bringing global insight from Ghana to help students with career planning.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 8/25/25

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  • Obetz Zucchinifest

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

    Thu, 8/28/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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