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Locally sourced restaurant Tied House closes in Lancaster County
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — A restaurant that was most known for its locally sourced cuisine and local brews recently announced its closure. The Tied House, located at 27-31 East Main Street in Lititz, Lancaster County announced over the weekend that they are now closed. The announced closure of the...
Driver Loses Control, Ending Up In Yard, Lititz Police Say
The driver of a sedan was heading north of South Broad Street/PA Route 501 when they "experienced a sudden medical issue causing them to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway, struck the curb, and came to a final rest in the front yard of a nearby home," the police stated in the release.
Excessive heat warning with thunderstorms before relief arrives this week
The hottest weather moves in today. Highs will be in the middle to upper 90s with the heat index between 105 and 110 degrees. This is dangerous heat! The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning due to the very high heat index that's expected. Have a means to keep cool and make sure you're hydrated with water if you're going to be outside for an extended period of time. Both today and tomorrow will also offer up the chance for some isolated thunderstorms.
Homicide Suspect From Indiana Detained In New Buffalo
According to authorities, a homicide suspect who was on the run from Indiana was apprehended on Saturday night in New Buffalo, thanks to the assistance of a roadside license plate reader. Sharing information about wanted suspects and their criminal activities has always been a challenge for law enforcement. This challenge...
Federal dollars speed up work on safe streets, but money isn’t the only roadblock
LANCASTER, Pa. — The streets of this Colonial-era city are old and narrow, with blocks of 19th century brick rowhouses sitting just feet from the sidewalk. That hasn’t stopped Mayor Danene Sorace from making some 21st century changes — adding protected bike lanes and converting one-way streets to two lanes — in the name of safety.
Spray Applied Hempcrete Achieves One Hour Fire Rating
On Tuesday, July 9, Pennsylvania-based hemp construction company Americhanvre successfully conducted the first full-scale ASTM E119 fire resistance test on a hempcrete wall sample. The test took place at Intertek in York, Pennsylvania, and marked a significant achievement in the advancement of hemp-based construction materials. The tested wall section was...
Reading Public Museum closed Monday due to heat, mechanical issues
READING, Pa. - Officials with the Reading Public Museum say the building will be closed Monday, July 15. A social media post stated that due to excessive heat and mechanical issues, the museum will be closed to the public Monday. The Neag Planetarium will remain open for its regularly scheduled...
Fire breaks out at apartment complex in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire crews responded to an apartment fire in Enola Sunday morning. Emergency dispatch confirmed the fire broke out in an apartment complex in the 1st block of East Penn Drive around 10:11am. There has been no update on injuries or displacements at this time.
Colonial Park Mall auction listing withdrawn
The much-anticipated auction of the Colonial Park Mall will not take place today as previously scheduled. The mall, located at 4600 Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township, was scheduled to be up for auction on the commercial real estate website, Ten-X. However, an employee with Ten-X has confirmed to PennLive that the auction listing has been withdrawn.
Lancaster City to host Indie Retail Week
LANCASTER CITY, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of Lancaster is set to host Indie Retail Week this week. From July 12 through July 20, Indie Retail Week celebrates Lancaster City’s independent retail community and encourages residents and visitors to support local merchants. This year’s Indie Retail Week has a specific message: “Rediscover the heart of indie.” The week’s emphasis is not only […]
Lebanon martial arts phenom brings home gold, qualifies for AAU National Team
Lebanon's 12-year-old martial arts prodigy, Joshua Aguirre, has again brought home gold medals at a national competition, and for the second year in a row, he qualified for the AAU National team as he continues to work towards his goal of one day competing in the Olympics. Aguirre and his mother, Milena...
Columbia Borough Council appoints interim borough manager following resignation
When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, July 9. What happened: Council members unanimously voted to appoint Jake Graham, public works manager, as interim borough manager after Mark Stivers resigned July 3. Quotable: “The old adage is you surround yourself with great people, and you get great results,” Graham said after the...
Delaware County cuts ribbon to reopen Manchester Avenue Bridge
MIDDLETOWN — Delaware County held a ribbon cutting Monday to mark the reopening of the Manchester Avenue Bridge. The reconstruction of the bridge, which provides connections among several municipalities began in August 2023. Led by a team from Loftus Construction Inc., and ongoing support from PennDOT and Middletown, Nether...
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.
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...
Linda Sue (Hampton) Smith
Linda Sue (Hampton) Smith, 80, of Lititz, formerly of Drumore, entered into rest on Monday, July 15th, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Janet (Miller) Hampton. Linda Sue drove van for almost 50 years, taking children to private schools and people with disabilities...
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.
Kutztown beats Reading in dramatic fashion for Berks Legion title
Monday night was surreal for coach Mike Bergstrom and the Kutztown Cougars Senior Legion baseball team. Facing the Reading Groundhogs in Game 14 of the Berks County Legion playoffs, Bergstrom’s son, Chris Bergstrom, came up with an extraordinary moment to help Kutztown claim the Berks Legion Championship. With two...
New Lancaster Catholic President will also serve as school's interim principal
Lancaster Catholic High School’s new president, Kyla Hockley, will also serve as interim principal in the 2024-25 school year as the school takes a pause on its search to replace former principal Terry Klugh. Klugh retired at the end of the 2023-24 school year alongside former president Tim Hamer.
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