Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition activates a code blue alert due to extreme cold, enhancing shelter availability and services for the homeless. Local 21 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a chicken house in Lancaster County, causing the closure of Horn Road. WGAL
- ➤ Emergency teams are actively rescuing a person who fell down a 40-foot silo in Rapho Township, with current injury status unknown. Local 21 News
- ➤ A man died on East Walnut Street in Lancaster after being found unconscious and despite attempts at life-saving measures by the police. Daily Voice
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in Lancaster County are actively seeking 21-year-old Julien Murrey, wanted for robbery, theft, and assault following a park incident where a firearm was stolen. WDAC
- ➤ Lancaster Police seek two suspects for graffiti vandalism on various properties, including their own station, on January 1. Local 21 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Uncle Jerry's Pretzels, a snack brand in Lancaster County, might face operational challenges due to the proposed Trump administration tariffs impacting global imports crucial for their production. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Nikki Rivera, with a background in education, begins her term in the PA House, representing Lancaster County's 96th Legislative District. 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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Lancaster Lunar New Year Festival
The Lunar New Year Festival at Ewell Plaza features popular Filipino food and celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander culture in Lancaster City.
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Nfinity All Star Grand Prix Lancaster 2025 Cheer Competition
The Nfinity All Star Grand Prix Lancaster 2025 is an in-person cheer competition taking place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering bids for The Summit and D2 Summit.
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