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Linda L. Parke
Linda L. Parke, age 75, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Smithville, Linda was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Swain) Findley. Linda delighted in her role as a dedicated housekeeper at Masonic Village, where...
Christine Carol Good Shenk
Christine Carol Good Shenk passed away on July 11, 2024, surrounded by family in her home. She was born 62 years ago to Edna Mae Mast and James Allen Good, and spent most of her life near Fleetwood, PA. In recent years she enjoyed living near friends and family in Lancaster, PA. She also deeply loved spending time by the water at the Chesapeake Bay.
Regional event highlights include Paranormal Cirque, western sports competition and Berks Pride Fest [Events roundup]
Paranormal Cirque, a show that brings enough horror to the scene that you might want to make a run for it, will be on display Thursday to Sunday with starting times from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 18 Lightcap Road in Limerick. Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a normal circus but that of normal has very little. This will be a new show with breathtaking implications poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities. A crazy yet fun fusion between circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream and when we had nightmares and fantasies. This paranormal experience will be like nothing that you have seen before. This event is not suitable for anyone under the age of 13. Those between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices range from $20 to $60. For more information, see paranormalcirque.com.
Berks woman learned she was a lottery scam victim in call from Montgomery detective investigating the accused
Bern Township police have charged a New Jersey man with perpetrating a lottery scam that cost a 68-year-old township woman nearly $1,000. The victim was tricked by Eugene C. Luke, 63, into sending a cashier’s check for $950 to his home in Wayne, N.J., in mid-December, investigators said. She thought she was prepaying taxes on a purported $450,000 lottery prize after receiving a phone call from Luke informing her that she had won the lottery, investigators said.
Dravosburg man and woman indicted for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
An Allegheny County man and woman were charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft last week in Harrisburg in connection to the ordering of fraudulent prescriptions using stolen healthcare provider information, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced Monday. Donte Lucas, 27, and Jania Aceituno, 26, both of Dravosburg, could...
Geneva K. Martin
Geneva K. Martin, 92, of Landis Homes, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 16, with her children by her side. Born in Holmes County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mast and Beulah Kauffman, and the beloved wife for 64 years of the late Melvin J. Martin, who passed away in June, 2017.
Betty Jane Ames-Groff
Betty Jane "B.J." Ames-Groff, 92, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Landis Homes. She was born in Intercourse, PA as the daughter of the late Earl D. and Ada Elizabeth Eurich Ames. She was married to Allan W. Groff until his passing on April 30, 1994.
Randy Young
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Randy Young of Manheim. He passed at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Tina, who were married over 28 years. He was also survived by children Randy Young, Jr. (Laura) of Lewistown and Michelle Doster (Jacob) of Mountville, grandchildren: Damian, Savannah, Tamia, Allison, Lucas and Brooklyn.
H. Donald Andrews
H. Donald Andrews, 95, of Ronks passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born September 9, 1928, to parents Alice M. and Christian K. Andrews. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 74 years, Bea Elizabeth, 6 children and a loving family of 67 people who will miss him dearly.
Front page didn’t convey tragedy [letter]
I am disappointed that the July 14 Sunday LNP | LancasterOnline front page was dominated by articles related to the Americans with Disabilities Act the day after an assassination attempt was made on former President Donald Trump. Worse still, the headline was misleading. It read: “Trump shot at; shooter is...
Former York-Adams League stars now playable in EA Sports College Football game
After an 11-year wait, college football fans have their own video game once again. And as millions of gamers dive into EA Sports College Football 25, they’ll come across a handful of former York-Adams League stars. The long-awaited video game released at 4 p.m. Monday for those who preordered...
How did 2 fire trucks collide fighting blaze? Visibility, sirens among suspected causes
The tanker truck from Windsor's Laurel Fire Company was heading west on Mount Rose Avenue Friday night, returning to the massive warehouse fire in York City after refilling at the York Water Co. facility off the avenue near Interstate 83, just as another tanker from the York New Salem's Community Fire Company was racing south on Hill Street toward the water company.
Parents mull lawsuit against Elizabethtown district, board after approval of Independence Law Center
Three Elizabethtown Area School District parents may sue the district and school board over a potential open meetings law violation involving the district agreeing to free help from religious rights law firm Independence Law Center. David Koppel, Adam Miller and Natalie Rebman filed a writ of summons in Lancaster County’s...
Lancaster Stormers use big 1st inning to beat Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
The Lancaster Stormers scored seven runs in the first inning on the way to a 13-7 victory over the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars in an Atlantic League game Tuesday at Meritus Park in Hagerstown, Maryland. Cleanup batter Mason Martin hit a grand slam in the first inning for Lancaster. After Gaige...
Jay Worrall appointed board chairman of Feeding Pennsylvania
The president of Helping Harvest is taking on an additional role. The nonprofit organization announced Tuesday that Jay Worrall has been appointed chairman of the Feeding Pennsylvania Board of Directors, underscoring his commitment to fighting hunger and ensuring food security across the state. Worrall has served as president of Helping...
Albert "Chub" Reichard, Jr.
Albert "Chub" Reichard, Jr., 75, of East Earl, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Reading Hospital- Tower Health. He was born in Ephrata to the late Albert Reichard, Sr. and Hilda (Fortna) Reichard. Albert was a self-employed truck driver. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran. In his...
New traffic signal at Conewago Recreation Trail intersection to be activated in Mount Joy Twp. [update]
A new traffic signal for Conewago Recreation Trail users to cross Route 743 in Mount Joy Township will remain in flash mode until at least Tuesday, according to the state Department of Transportation. The signal was set to be fully activated Thursday. But contractors are awaiting delivery of the signal’s...
Manheim sends Hempfield to LNP 12U elimination bracket; Penn Manor also survives
Tuesday brought another youth baseball doubleheader to Kunkle Field in Mount Joy for the LNP 12U Tournament, with the field shrinking to three at the conclusion of the night. The night’s first contest was an elimination game pitting No. 3 seed Penn Manor against No. 4 seed Elizabethtown. The game started out as a high-scoring affair over the first inning-plus, but thunderstorms forced a rain delay that lasted one hour and 20 minutes.
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