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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lancaster has hosted a free pork and sauerkraut New Year's Day meal for the community for over a decade, emphasizing companionship and the joy of sharing. WGAL
- ➤ The Pequea Valley Fire Department benefits from a New Year's Day pork and sauerkraut sale, embodying a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition to raise funds for new equipment and updates. WGAL
- ➤ Lancaster Township launches its own police force after more than 50 years, taking over all open or unsolved cases from Manheim Township. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An individual trespassing on train tracks in Elizabethtown was struck by an Amtrak train, with no injuries reported among passengers and an ongoing investigation. Local 21 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A New York basketball coach faces charges for assaulting a referee during a youth game at Spooky Nook Sports, leading to significant injuries to the official. Daily Voice
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ High winds in South-Central Pennsylvania lead to power outages across multiple counties, with a wind advisory in effect until midnight. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
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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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