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Lancaster
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PetCo closed 13 stores across the U.S. so far in 2025 — none in Ohio or Kentucky — as part of its transformation plan that will lead to further closures later. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Ohio is in a drought that puts trees and shrubs at risk of permanent damage from dry soil. Experts at Kevin Masters Arborist Services stress that watering in the cool morning or evening is key—water must soak the full root area to help keep trees healthy. NBC4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources launched a digital passport challenge on the Outer-Spatial app on Friday — digital badges were given to visitors who checked in at state parks after the parks won a National Gold Medal Award for excellence. Gov. Mike DeWine said free entry along with upgraded cabins, 10 lodges and nearly 10,000 camping sites make Ohio parks stand out — a move aimed at increasing park visits statewide. NBC4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloom-Carroll won its second straight Mid-State League game with a 49—14 victory over Liberty Union on Friday night—Kyson Cline scored three rushing touchdowns while Colton Butcher added two in a dominant first half. Other league wins came from Amanda-Clearcreek, Berne Union and Fisher Catholic—Lancaster’s team dropped 35—14 to Groveport in their matchup. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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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