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Lancaster
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster attorney Jennifer Sitterley was named the 2025 ATHENA Award winner by the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce (recognizing her leadership and support for women in law) and the Robert D. McGraw Family. She founded Sitterley Law LLC in 2019 with a focus on Elder Law and is the county’s only certified elder law attorney, having received statewide honors like being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster police arrested John Scott from Laurelville facing a murder charge and Holly McDaniel from Columbus charged with abuse of a corpse after a man's body was found in a wooded area on the 700 block of South Maple Street; his cause of death remains undetermined—investigators continue their work. NBC4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Target is recalling 803 cases of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies issued on July 22 by Give and Go Prepared Foods due to potential wood contamination—cookies were sold in Ohio, 20 other states, and Washington, D.C.—and consumers should check for Lot 25195 products with varying Best By Dates. 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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