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Lancaster
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster fans can vote in the Eagle-Gazette Preseason Football Player of the Year Poll—an annual event to pick the top local talent—as high school football begins Aug.22. The poll runs from 6 a.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Friday and features players from local schools. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ High school football teams from Berne Union, Fisher Catholic and Millersport are gearing up to begin their season on Aug. 22 while preparing for playoffs that will start Oct. 31. Coaches stress the need for early wins—citing returning players and new talent as key to overcoming past tough seasons. 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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