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Lancaster
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fairfield County Fair will hold its first wiener dog race at the Grandstand at 10 a.m. on Oct. 8 — only certified dachshunds can compete and owners must pre-register each dog with a $10 fee by Oct. 1 while bringing current vaccination records. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Lancaster officials announced that trick-or-treating will take place on Oct. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — other Fairfield County communities have scheduled their events between Oct. 23 and Oct. 31. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cindy Smith, owner of The Frame Shop—who has attended the Fairfield County Fair for 50 years—shared her memories of the event, showing her deep ties to local traditions in Lancaster. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to Ohio residents, businesses and nonprofits affected by July flooding and is accepting applications at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Lancaster at 240 Baldwin Drive—open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until its closure on Oct. 1. Homeowners and renters can borrow up to federal loan limits with a deadline of Nov. 12 for property damage and June 12, 2026 for economic injury loans. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Battle of the Bands Fundraiser
4-7 p.m. — Zane Square (Veteran's Park) — $20 donation — Enjoy live music from local bands while supporting a new all-accessible playground.
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2nd Annual Sherman Rotary Pickleball Tournament
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — YMCA RecPlex — Free entry — Engage in a day of fun competition at this community pickleball event.
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Cancer Care Run & Walk
9:00 AM — Martens Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a meaningful 5K or 2-mile walk while supporting local cancer patients.
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Flat Rocks Climbing Area Adopt-a-Crag Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Keller-Kirn Park — Free entry — Help improve the climbing area with community projects and enjoy some climbing afterward.
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Circleville Pumpkin Show
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Circleville Pumpkin Show — Free entry — Explore one of the nation's largest pumpkin festivals featuring homespun Americana flair.
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Abracadabra at AHA!
10 AM – 12 PM — AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum — Included with admission — Discover the wizarding world with potion making and wand personalization for aspiring young magicians.
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The Phoenix Ball & Fantasy Faire
6-10 p.m. — The Wagnalls Memorial Library — Fundraiser event — A whimsical celebration of fantasy, cosplay, and community spirit benefiting Rise Up Arts Alliance.
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