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in Lancaster
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fundraiser has been launched for Jillian Dietz to cover final and memorial expenses after her husband, Douglas Dietz, died Tuesday morning — campaign organizer Janet Smith said extra donations will help her manage the coming days. Local 21 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today's Drought Monitor indicates moderate to severe drought is affecting much of the Susquehanna Valley, with southwestern counties especially hit — due to below-average rain, warmer temperatures, and low soil moisture. No widespread rain is expected within the next week. WGAL
- ➤ A fire that burned for over a month at A&M Composting in Lancaster County is now out, easing local air quality concerns with no fire or smoke reported since Jan. 2; A&M also said it disposed 1,100 tons of waste at a Bucks County landfill early this year. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will discuss changing the deer hunting season opening day from the Saturday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday before Thanksgiving (Jan. 23-24), a proposal intended to give hunters more opportunities and adjust wildlife management by also shifting bear and special season dates. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Curtis International announced an expanded recall of 330,000 Frigidaire minifridges sold exclusively at Target from Jan. 2020 to Oct. 2023 due to electrical faults that sparked six fires causing property damage — no injuries were reported. Owners should unplug the units and mark them 'Recall' before disposal per local guidelines. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County native Hayden Rucci joined the 49ers practice squad on Thursday after tight end George Kittle was injured; the former Warwick High School standout is the only TE on the practice squad and will prepare for the team's Saturday 8:00 p.m. playoff game against the Seahawks. FOX43
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $50 materials fee — Create your own sterling silver hoop earrings in this immersive beginner workshop led by a Master Artisan.
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The Sixties Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant journey back to the 1960s with a live multimedia concert featuring iconic hits and captivating stage production.
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Brett Young Concert
8:00-10:00 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the heartfelt lyrics and smooth vocals of country star Brett Young live in concert.
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Unveiled: The Mystery Hat Reveal
6-9 p.m. — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Ticketed entry — Experience the thrill of handcrafted crochet hat reveals in a fun, interactive setting.
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Financial Budgeting Made Easy with SCORE Mentor Louis Davenport
7:30-9:00 a.m. — DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster — Free entry — Learn essential financial budgeting strategies and tools for growing your business.
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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical night of romantic music performed by a live string quartet in a stunning candlelit atmosphere.
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