Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An 11-day road closure is scheduled on Hickory Road in Lancaster County from January 6 to January 16 for pipe work, with access maintained for emergency services, mail carriers, and school buses. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are investigating a reported gas leak in Lancaster County, evacuating residents for safety. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating the death of an infant who suffered cardiac arrest in Lancaster, despite efforts by police and medics to save the child. Local 21 News
- ➤ A man was sentenced to 2-10 years in prison for an aggravated assault after attacking another individual with a knife outside a Lancaster restaurant in February. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County is hosting a family-friendly New Year's celebration at noon, featuring balloon drops and games. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania lawmakers gathered in Lancaster advocating for an increase in the state's minimum wage, which has remained at $7.25 since 2009, amid 21 states planning raises by 2025. WDAC
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Club 90s Presents: 2000s Night at Tellus360
The event features a nostalgic celebration of the 2000s music and culture at Tellus360 in Lancaster, PA.
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Pack the Park Donation Drive
The 4th annual Pack the Park event at Clipper Magazine Stadium invites community members to donate non-perishable food and essential items for those in need.
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TUSK: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
TUSK has been performing as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute since 2008, delivering an engaging homage to the iconic band.
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