Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
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🏘️ Community
At the 2025 Fairfield County Fair, visitors explored The Giving Tree Trail where five trees display signs showing energy savings, stormwater reduction, and carbon storage from i-Tree software data—offering a fun scavenger hunt experience.
OSU Ag Educator Carri Jagger advises that garlic should be planted between Halloween and Thanksgiving in well-drained sandy loam with proper fertilizer use—guiding local gardeners for a successful harvest.
📰 Economy
Ohio gas prices increased last week to an average of $2.99 per gallon on Monday from $2.86—about 4.2% below the national average of $3.12.
Prices are 7% lower than a year ago after dropping 18 cents since last month.
🎉 Lancaster Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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