Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers from five states are discussing a new interstate called I-73 — which would run through Ohio and boost traffic flow and tourism — while the Ohio Department of Transportation is evaluating its segment of the project with a $1.5 million study. This study will help guide future planning for the highway project. ABC6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster senior Landon Knoch discussed the upcoming season for the Golden Gales—he said the team will work hard and focus on training before play begins. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ On Aug. 15, Lancaster football saw Jahmeir Gordon run for a 4-yard touchdown in a scrimmage against St. Charles. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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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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.
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