Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Lancaster Police were sent for a well-being check at the 700 block of South Maple Street in Fairfield County where they discovered the body of an unknown person in a wooded area—investigators from the Coroner’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are examining the scene—and authorities have asked residents to avoid the area. NBC4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 8, Lancaster’s football team hosted Independence at Fulton Field in their first scrimmage to test player readiness and assess their play — head coach Bryan Schoonover said controlled practice helped the team learn where to improve. They will hold a final scrimmage on Aug. 14 and open the season on Aug. 22. 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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