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Saturday, December 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Lancaster Parks & Recreation lit up Alley Memorial Park with holiday lights on Dec. 11 as the first of four nights of displays, drawing visitors to enjoy the seasonal event.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Fairfield County Foundation has opened scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 school year with a March 6 deadline; over 100 funds are available for local students. A Scholarship and FAFSA Night will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Fairfield County District Library Main Branch.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
  • An Ohio University Lancaster engineering technology student advanced his career through a five-year partnership with the Fairfield County Workforce Center, which offers hands-on training via courses and visits at Mid-West Fabricating. Tyler Merritt now works as a CMM technician and quality inspector while preparing for an engineering role.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • Liberty Union outplayed Fisher Catholic by 58-35 on Thursday, Dec. 11 as Cooper Manson scored a game-high 27 points and helped his team prevail with full-court pressure. Liberty Union will play Logan Elm at home on Dec. 13 while Fisher Catholic hosts Fairfield Christian.  Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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