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Lancaster
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stephanie Wright Byrd, the regional executive for the American Red Cross, will retire on Dec. 19 after a seven-and-a-half-year tenure. She established four blood donation centers, including one in Lancaster, and boosted regional fundraising during her service. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michael Johnson from Fairfield County Heritage Association will lead a brown bag luncheon on Dec. 11 at noon at the History Center in Athens to discuss Chief Tarhe and the War with Tecumseh. Visitors are advised to arrive early for limited parking (the event is part of the Lyceum Speaker Series). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fairfield County's annual economic update is scheduled for Dec. 12 at the Workforce Center in Carroll. Nearly 200 community members will join registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. as Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank executive Brian Anderson discusses the region’s growth and future opportunities. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources invites local hikers to join the 2025–26 Winter Hike Series featuring 48 naturalist-led hikes in state parks this winter. Participants will receive a limited-edition decal and are advised to check safety guidelines on the ODNR website. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Low-income households can apply now for a one time heating assistance program that will help with energy bills until March 31 — applicants must schedule an appointment and bring income records. The program is offered by the Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield Community Action to prevent service interruptions. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster High School head football coach Bryan Schoonover resigned on Monday after five seasons (17-37) as his team struggled with success. He cited off-field challenges, including the recent loss of his father, and said a new voice might better serve the players. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- ➤ FCA’s TJ Blair and Fisher Catholic’s Caden Delabar earned first team All-Ohio honors in Division VII football when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced selections Monday, Dec. 8. Other players from Fisher Catholic, Millersport, and Liberty Union received second or third team honors (per the report). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Downtown Christmas Stroll
5:30 p.m. — Historic Downtown Churches — Ticket required — Experience a musical pilgrimage through centuries-old sanctuaries adorned with festive decor and angelic harmonies.
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A Different Kind of Christmas Concert
7-10 p.m. — Fairfield Christian Church — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spiritually uplifting evening with live music from Aaron Shust and friends in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Glass Town Countdown
10 PM – 1 AM — Destination Downtown Lancaster — Free entry — Celebrate New Year's with fireworks, hot chocolate, and a giant glass globe countdown.
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