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High bacteria levels force third closure of Dry Brooks Swim Beach at Blue Marsh Lake
For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
Flood advisory for Lancaster County until early Monday
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 10:38 p.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at 12:45 a.m. for Lancaster County. The weather service comments, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.”. “Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,” comments the weather service. “Turn around, don’t...
Lancaster County community devastated by antique warehouse fire
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — As the sun rose on Friday, a Lancaster community looked at the devastation left behind from a fire that ripped through a historic warehouse full of antiques. A large part of Tollbooth Antique Warehouse in Columbia is now just a pile of rubble. “It was...
Reading High School named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
On April 26, Reading High School was announced as a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. This honor acknowledges Reading High School’s commitment to sustainable practices, leadership in facilities, health, and environmental education. RHS is among 41 schools, 10 school districts, three postsecondary institutions, and one early...
An archaeological dig in 1949; would-be soldiers at Camp Meade in 1924
By July 21, 1999, the efforts to bring the Rocky Springs carousel back to Lancaster had seen some success. The newly formed Rocky Springs Carousel Association had recently secured a lease/purchase agreement to bring the carousel back to Lancaster from its most recent home at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Construction, utility work: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 22, 2024
PennDOT maintenance forces and private contractors have scheduled several construction projects in Berks County this week. To help our readers avoid travel delays, here are a few of the most notable projects. In Ruscombmanor Township, utility work will be conducted at the intersection of PA 12 and PA 73. This...
Olivet Boys & Girls Club enjoys free screening of "Twisters" thanks to generous gift
READING, Pa. -- Members of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading were treated to a special screening of the new "Twisters" movie on Wednesday night. The group was invited to the Reading IMAX theater to enjoy the screening for free, thanks to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Tom White...
[LNP | LancasterOnline] Route 30 lane closures in Columbia Borough on Monday
There will be lane restrictions Monday on eastbound and westbound Route 30 at the Columbia/Marietta/Route 441 exit in Lancaster County to allow for the installation of traffic management equipment. Weather permitting, there will be left lane restrictions in place at the exit from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. so...
Public encouraged to weigh in on home rule at upcoming info sessions, hearing
If you want to offer input on Lancaster’s draft home rule charter before it’s finalized, now is the time to act. The Home Rule Study Commission is offering four opportunities for public comment over the next two weeks: Two in-person information sessions, one virtual information session and a public hearing.
Volunteers pack 'maternal health boxes' for pregnant women in need
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Tomorrow, July 20th, is known as "National Pennsylvania Day," and one group is celebrating early by giving back. Members of "America250PA" helped out at the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Spring Township Friday. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Senator Judy Schwank helped pack maternal...
Penn College graduate helps secure military intel — from the ocean floor to space
Williamsport, Pa. — James P. Thomas considers himself lucky. He found his passion, nurtured it and made it his profession. Today, the beneficiaries of his zest and expertise are countless. The Penn College graduate is a key member of a network of cyber security experts that protects the U.S. military's data. The 2020 graduate is an information systems security engineer for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Headquartered in San Diego, NIWC Pacific provides integrated command and control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for...
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