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Lancaster
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent Toast study shows Ohio ranks among the top five best-tipping states with an average tip of 20.6%—with full-service at 21.1% and quick-service at 17.7%, both above national averages. The report also finds that an avian influenza outbreak has driven up omelet prices, with Ohio’s average cost rising 5% to $12.60 from last year. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio residents will see the Perseid meteor shower peak on August 12—13 at dark spots like Geauga Observatory Park and Fry Family Park as a bright waning gibbous moon will lessen the view. Experts say stargazers will see 10—20 meteors per hour instead of the usual 50—100 if the sky is clear. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio’s Summer Crisis Program is helping low-income families with electric bills, air conditioner purchases, and AC repairs from July 1 through Sept. 30—its new online portal simplifies the application process. Applicants must schedule a phone appointment with Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency after registering for an OHID account. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Obetz Zucchinifest
Thu, Aug 28 — Fortress Obetz — Free admission — Enjoy free concerts and everything zucchini at this family-friendly festival.
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Scarecrow Building Workshop
10 PM – 12 AM — Fairgrounds Park — $15 — Get crafty building a scarecrow to celebrate fall and the Fairfield County Fair.
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