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in Lancaster
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clue: The Musical, a fun mystery show based on the board game, is playing at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster County until Feb. 7 — the audience will solve the case while enjoying music and dinner. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A clipper system will deliver light snow today, coating Lancaster and nearby areas with up to an inch while slick roads may occur early & temperatures rise to the upper 30s by afternoon. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Lampeter Township said Willow Road between Greenfield and Forry roads will close for three months (starting Monday, Jan. 19) for a box culvert replacement. Drivers should plan alternate routes and drive with care. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UPMC Pinnacle Foundation launched a Women’s Mobile Health Unit to bring preventive and primary care to women facing barriers in central PA. The fully equipped mobile unit — supported by a donation from Universal Media — will offer services five days a week in York, Dauphin, Lancaster and Perry counties. FOX43
- ➤ Lancaster residents near Meadia Heights Golf Club were advised to boil water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning after a water main break prompted the City of Lancaster Bureau of Water to issue a boil water advisory on Wednesday afternoon. FOX43
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster Housing Works closed on the Stonecreek Court Apartments (60 units) in Ephrata after receiving a $4.5 million donation from the High Foundation and a $2.3 million social-impact loan from the Lancaster County Community Foundation. The nonprofit will create up to 360 affordable rental units for local workers over the next five years. FOX43
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drew Folmar—Millersville University Hall of Famer—returns as head football coach to lead a team that hasn’t won a season since 2000. He brings 25 years of coaching experience and plans to steer the program toward better results. WGAL
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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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