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Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Joe Zishka, a Lancaster High School alumnus, served as drum major for the Boston Crusaders when they won the 2025 DCI World Championship on Aug 9—the first gold medal in the group's 85-year history. The team also won awards for best color guard, brass and percussion.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

EVENTS

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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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  • Scarecrow Building Workshop

    10 PM – 12 AM — Fairgrounds Park — $15 — Get crafty building a scarecrow to celebrate fall and the Fairfield County Fair.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • Fall at the Round Barn 2025

    1 PM – 9 PM — Fairgrounds Park, Lancaster, OH — Free entry — Experience a cozy autumn shopping adventure with 150 curated vendors and fall vibes.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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