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Lancaster
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 175th Fairfield County Fair opened Oct. 5 at the fairgrounds and marked the start of the event for local families. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in central Ohio increased 13.9 cents in the last week to average $3.02 per gallon—nearly erasing the previous drop and staying 7 cents lower than four weeks ago. GasBuddy predicts that prices across the area may drop below $3 in the coming weeks. NBC4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six Fairfield County teens earned top awards for leadership and community service at the Junior Fair Panorama on Oct. 4. The Outstanding 4-H’er Award was given to Samantha Bader, Brianna Downey, Aubrey Duke-Ward, Evelyn Hill, Henry Hoisington and Reagan Thomas — marking their long commitment to the 4-H program. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Reps. Heidi Workman of Rootstown and Adam Mathews of Lebanon introduced House Bill 450 to let pregnant women apply for a temporary windshield placard for accessible parking through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The placard will cost $8, last up to a year, and the bill will go to the Children and Human Services Committee before a Senate vote. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans can vote in the Eagle-Gazette Athlete of the Week poll—open from 6 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Friday—to choose the top high school athlete as fall sports continue. The winner will be announced soon after the poll closes. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ Fisher Catholic football improved to 6 to 1 overall and 4 to 0 in league play after defeating Millersport 36 to 12 on Saturday and will host Berne Union on October 10 at Fulton Field—Liberty Union hosted cross country where Elsie Amlin won the girls’ race and the Irish boys placed second, and Bloom-Carroll soccer won 3 to 2 over Pickerington Central with Mackenzie Haslett scoring twice. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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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