Good morning, Lancaster.

At Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Columbia, over 200 volunteers began at 4 a.m. to prepare more than 5,000 fastnachts as part of its 102nd annual celebration — continuing a 100+ year tradition that supports church ministries over the next five weeks.

Lititz Fire & Ice Festival will replace melted ice sculptures with new single-block and giant works on Friday, Feb.

20 in downtown and at Lititz Springs Park, organizers said. The 10-day celebration — including food trucks, a Chili Cook-Off at Linden Hall and a Makers Market on Saturday — ends on Feb. 22.

At Tuesday's board meeting, the School District of Lancaster debated two options for Phoenix Academy (relocating students to JP McCaskey with limited staffing or merging programs under district staffing) and tabled a decision for two weeks as it reviews plans for 2026-27.

Two School District of Lancaster employees were placed on leave after an 11-year-old nonverbal student left Fulton Elementary unattended and was found several blocks away last week; district officials are reviewing safety plans and supervision practices as the student's mother transfers him to a special program.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a Code Orange air quality alert on Tuesday for Lancaster and nearby counties.

The alert warned sensitive groups (children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions) to limit outdoor activity as pollution levels increased.

Veolia Water Company asked the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to dismiss an Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) complaint over water discoloration, inconsistent credits, and service issues reported last summer affecting customers in Susquehanna Township and nearby communities. The regulatory review and any required fixes remain ongoing.

A farm in Penn Township was busy Tuesday as crews from Lewis Environmental used excavation equipment to manage an avian flu outbreak.

Secretary Russell Redding said more than 7 million chickens died since late January plus the Route 283 corridor remains a hot zone for quarantined farms.

WGAL’s Bethany Miller and Jacob Hall took part in an ice skating session (with the Hershey Bears) in Hershey, Pa, where they wobbled and fell several times while trying to mimic professional players.

They laughed about their missteps and compared their slips to hockey greats.

Leading Ladies Summit

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

6-7 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons played by a string quartet accompanied by candlelight.

The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter's Coasters

3-6 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of classic hits from rock and roll legends.

David Nail Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Tellus 360 — Tickets start at $153 — Experience an unforgettable night with country music star David Nail.

Air Supply Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic harmonies and timeless hits of Air Supply live in concert.

Lamb Of God Album Release Celebration

5-6 p.m. — Dreaming Human — Buy Tickets — Celebrate the release of a 10th album at the record store with exclusive activities.

Mark Lowry Concert

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor and musical talent of Mark Lowry, famed for his iconic Christmas song.

Art Battle Lancaster

6:30-10 p.m. — West Art — Auction admission — Experience a thrilling live painting competition with local artists and a chance to bid on unique artworks.

Riverdance

8-11 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the mesmerizing choreography and classic Irish music in this worldwide phenomenon.