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The local COVID-19 patient count has more than doubled from four weeks ago and is at its highest level since late April, when the county was in the grips of a spring surge.
The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is approaching 100 in Lancaster County as the fall coronavirus surge continues amid heated debates over masking and vaccinations.
Route 30 eastbound was closed for about three and a half hours as the Lancaster County Crash Investigation Team conducted an investigation, according to a police news release.
A motorcyclist reached speeds of more than 130 mph before crashing twice on Route 30, the second collision propelling him into another vehicle and breaking his motorcycle in two pieces,
School officials announced Wednesday afternoon that out of an abundance of caution and because of COVID-19 concerns in the district, Cedar Crest will not play its football game at Governor Mifflin on Friday night.
School officials announced Wednesday afternoon that out of an abundance of caution and because of COVID-19 concerns in the district, Cedar Crest will not play its football game at Governor
Dutch Haven, an Amish food and crafts destination known for its shoofly pie, will supply the event's shoofly pies.
If you're a fan of shoofly pie, one of Lancaster County's favorite Pennsylvania Dutch treats, you may have wondered how much of the molasses-y goodness you could stuff into your
Cider Sub Express Inc. at 1999 East Cumberland St. in North Lebanon Township sold the $30 game which yields payouts as high as $3 million.
A customer who bought a winning Extravaganza scratch-off ticket from a Lebanon County convenience store is $3 million richer.
The Lancaster-Lebanon League Quarterback Club has weighed in with its top performers from the Week 3 games. Here are the honorees …
The Lancaster-Lebanon League Quarterback Club has weighed in with its top performers from the Week 3 games. Here are the honorees …
“The market is such a good idea. It pulls vendors from our community into one place and it gives them yet another opportunity to promote themselves,” said Joanne Pinkerton, owner of The Gathering Place, which had a space set up at the inaugural market.
Sheri Bare wanted a go-to place for people to find out what’s happening in Mount Joy.
Here is a look at the latest police log:
Columbia Borough police
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. and includes more than 30 other counties, NWS said.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Lancaster County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
In a joint statement, the communities – which collectively employ 4,490 people – said the requirement reflects their desire to keep residents, employees and their families as safe as possible.
Eight major senior-living communities in and near Lancaster County announced Tuesday they will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the employee has a medical or religious exemption.
“Before the race my heart was jumping out of my chest,” Aidan Hodge said. “I didn’t get to race against Ryan Wolfe. That made me feel a little bit better. But definitely nerves going into it.”
The parents of Hempfield junior runner Aidan Hodge first met at Disney World. Naturally, the attraction holds a special place in the hearts of the Hodge family.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
Reverbrate Lancaster was held Tuesday evening at Long's Park and brought together people from various denominations to worship and share experiences. The event was presented by WJTL, Willow Valley and Water Street Mission.
Reverbrate Lancaster was held Tuesday evening at Long's Park and brought together people from various denominations to worship and share experiences. The event was presented by WJTL, Willow Valley and
Here are your L-L League football facts for Wednesday.
From the first day of heat acclimatization practice on Aug. 9, until the very last Lancaster-Lebanon League football team is still standing later this fall, we’ll bring you three fun
For the uninitiated, Field of Screams is a farm-turned-haunted-attraction with a mass of actors who are tasked with scaring the masses, be it by jumping out, being generally creepy or even chasing visitors with chainsaws.
Field of Screams kicked off its 29th year of scares to a full crowd of cheerfully frightened patrons on Friday, Sept. 10.
“(Elected officials) are accountable to the committee and not the other way around,” said Terry Christopher, former Lancaster Township committee chair who was in attendance Wednesday night. “(This vote said), ‘No, no, we are in charge. Not the party bosses, not the state reps -- we were elected to make these decisions.’”
When 264 members of the Republican Committee of Lancaster County gathered last week to pick a candidate for an upcoming special election, they likely had no idea they were about
A COVID-19 breakthrough, or post-vaccination case, is defined as a fully vaccinated individual who tests positive for the virus two weeks after completing a single- or two-dose regime.
Pennsylvania health officials released their first report on breakthrough COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths Tuesday, finding that 97% of the fatalities since Jan. 1 were among the unvaccinated.
The comprehensive plan is a document that touches on almost every facet of the city - from what gets built where to what streets and parks look like and how people travel to get to work or school.
It’s a wide-ranging set of goals and standards on which future land-use rules and infrastructure projects will be based – today’s blueprint for what Lancaster city will look like in 2040.
At the end of this month meetings will begin to capture a broad set of resident voices as Lancaster officials seek input in creating a new 20-year comprehensive plan that
On Tuesday, a portion of sidewalk on College Avenue and West Walnut Street was closed off to pedestrians. Loose bricks could be seen on the ground next to the building, several feet away from the sidewalk.
Engineers were evaluating damage to a portion of the former St. Joseph Hospital Tuesday, after a large section of its brick façade fell from near the top of the six-story
One of at least four thefts reported to police was a report of a stolen handgun and $300 in cash, police said in a news release.
Unknown thieves stole thousands of dollars in cash and items, along with a handgun, in Warwick Township early Tuesday morning, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional police.
Today will be a high near 89, dropping back into the 60s later tonight.
Temperatures will reach toward the 90s Wednesday in Lancaster County, with showers and thunderstorms likely tonight, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
“Volunteering fills a human need,” says Dr. Petrous Levounis, who chairs the psychiatry department at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “Retirees who have led incredibly productive lives may find themselves not contributing to society as much as before.”
Cindi Moses will tell you she has supervised perfect workers. They never arrived late, proved dependable and professional, and were caring and understanding. And, they never got paid.
We want to know. Weigh in and we will compile your answers for National Cheeseburger Day on Saturday.
National Cheeseburger Day is quickly approaching on Sept. 18 and LNP| LancasterOnline wants to know your favorite place to grab one.
There was plenty of Lancaster County flavor on show in Sacramento, California, over the two-day weekend American Flat Track races at the Sacramento Mile. Four riders with Lancaster County ties competed in a combined six races over two days.
There was plenty of Lancaster County flavor on show in Sacramento, California, over the two-day weekend American Flat Track races at the Sacramento Mile. Four riders with Lancaster County ties
During the East Petersburg Borough Council meeting, residents complained and queried Northern Lancaster County Regional police Chief David Steffen over traffic safety issues on borough streets.
When: East Petersburg Borough Council meeting, Sept. 7.
“We take this issue very seriously. It is a big number, there's no question," turnpike Chief Executive Mark Compton said. “But we, as an organization, are leaving no stone unturned in the way in which we’re going after that leakage."
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — More than $104 million in Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls went uncollected last year as the agency fully converted to all-electronic tolling, with the millions of motorists who
LNP Media Group has partnered with Monster and Pennsylvania CareerLink to host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 15. This job fair has a diverse array of top quality local employers and local non-profit employment support agencies will also be available to help you with your job search.
LNP Media Group has partnered with Monster and Pennsylvania CareerLink to host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 15. This job fair has a diverse array of top quality local employers and local non-profit employment support agencies will also be available to help you with your job search.
It's just around the corner. Who is ready for cooler temps? Raise your hand.
Though temperatures are expected to mostly stay in the upper 70s and 80s in Lancaster County through the weekend, you may have noticed an proliferation of pumpkin spice drinks or
The shooting happened on July 16 around 11:39 a.m. in the 100 block of Locust Lane in Providence Township, police said.
A Drumore Township man was charged with attempted homicide after he shot at people in a truck on a July afternoon, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Sports reporter Jeff Reinharts breaks down three fun facts for the L-L League.
From the first day of heat acclimatization practice on Aug. 9, until the very last Lancaster-Lebanon League football team is still standing later this fall, we’ll bring you three fun
“He came to Harrisburg as often as he could,” funeral home manager Johnathan Branam told PennLive. “He loved his mama. And he was a man of the community. Harrisburg embraced him as an adopted son.”
The funeral for Michael K. Williams, the actor best known for his role as Omar Little in HBO’s “The Wire,” will happen in Harrisburg.
Participants can provide their feedback by marking “thumbs up” to five funding areas that are most important to them out of 22 total.
Lancaster city is launching a new effort to get public feedback on how the city’s $39.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds should be used, Mayor Danene Sorace announced
"Forever Golden," a Fathom Events celebration of "The Golden Girls" which will feature five classic episodes on the big screen for the first time.
While an argument could be made that the sitcom exploits of Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty were already plenty outsized, now fans will have a chance
After the hearing, supervisor Roger Snyder spoke briefly about the decision to delay, saying township leaders still have some unanswered questions they’d like answers to before approving or denying the proposal.
A decision on a requested zoning change has been delayed until at least next month in West Donegal Township, where more than 40 residents gathered Monday evening, many criticizing the
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