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The Lancaster County government was among some 2,000 organizations nationwide that received a surprise message late Tues...
01/17/2026

The Lancaster County government was among some 2,000 organizations nationwide that received a surprise message late Tuesday stating that the Trump administration had terminated their federal funding.
Roughly 24 hours later, the cuts were reversed, but the long-term stability of the important health programs is an open question.

The Lancaster County government was among some 2,000 organizations nationwide that received a surprise message late Tuesday stating that the Trump administration had terminated their federal funding.

From a Lunar Festival to a coffee crawl, and from a whoopie pie event to a chili cook-off, there are plenty of tasting-e...
01/17/2026

From a Lunar Festival to a coffee crawl, and from a whoopie pie event to a chili cook-off, there are plenty of tasting-event opportunities to warm your belly from now through the start of spring.

The cold, dreary weather may tempt you to you to stay inside, relying on leftovers for lunch or dinner.

Three categories of unforeseen expenses are causing estimates for the $211 million high school renovation project to be ...
01/16/2026

Three categories of unforeseen expenses are causing estimates for the $211 million high school renovation project to be $15 million over budget, jumping to $226 million, managing contractors told the board.

When: Hempfield school board meeting, Jan. 13.

It all started with about 50 tulip bulbs in Trish Snyder’s own backyard cutting garden.
01/16/2026

It all started with about 50 tulip bulbs in Trish Snyder’s own backyard cutting garden.

The seeds were planted early for Trish Snyder's blooming career, culminating in her new book, “Backyard Cutting Garden,” to be released Jan. 28.

In a reader poll, 53 voted no and 18 voted yes on whether to move fi****ms deer season to the Saturday before Thanksgivi...
01/16/2026

In a reader poll, 53 voted no and 18 voted yes on whether to move fi****ms deer season to the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

An announcement was made this week that the Pennsylvania Game Commission could propose starting the state's fi****ms deer season the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Executive Director Shila Ulrich said Lancaster County saw 3,200 participants drop off the...
01/16/2026

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Executive Director Shila Ulrich said Lancaster County saw 3,200 participants drop off the SNAP program between September and November as President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out new eligibility requirements and a federal government shutdown led to a temporary benefits pause.

State food bank officials say “misinformation” related to a federal restructuring of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has discouraged thousands of food insecure people in Lancaster County and across the

At 2:44 a.m. Wednesday, state police were notified that West Lampeter Township police were involved in an active pursuit...
01/16/2026

At 2:44 a.m. Wednesday, state police were notified that West Lampeter Township police were involved in an active pursuit of a dark-colored sedan and requested assistance, according to charging documents.

Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Philadelphia teen and are searching for a second person following a high-speed chase in Salisbury Township early Wednesday morning.

“I expect a general coating to 2” of accumulation, but there could be locally higher amounts of 3-4 inches,” Millersvill...
01/16/2026

“I expect a general coating to 2” of accumulation, but there could be locally higher amounts of 3-4 inches,” Millersville University meteorologist Kyle Elliott posted on X Friday afternoon.

Meteorologists are calling for an overnight snowstorm that could drop up to 2 inches of snow in Lancaster County.

A federal judge on Friday rejected a request from a former Cumberland County man to delay his prison start date on Frida...
01/16/2026

A federal judge on Friday rejected a request from a former Cumberland County man to delay his prison start date on Friday to give him time to remove surgically implanted spikes on his head.

A federal judge on Friday rejected a request from a former Cumberland County man to delay his prison start date on Friday to give him time to remove surgically implanted

Here is a timeline of the investigation of the Jonathan Gerlach case. It has been reported through charging and search w...
01/16/2026

Here is a timeline of the investigation of the Jonathan Gerlach case. It has been reported through charging and search warrant documents.

Jonathan Gerlach, of Ephrata Borough, is accused of stealing human remains and storing some of them in his Ephrata Borough home and a storage facility he rented.

Check out this week's restaurant inspections.
01/16/2026

Check out this week's restaurant inspections.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Should fi****ms deer season open the Saturday before Thanksgiving? Tell us what you think in the comments.
01/16/2026

Should fi****ms deer season open the Saturday before Thanksgiving? Tell us what you think in the comments.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission next week could propose starting the state's fi****ms deer season before Thanksgiving.

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