Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Good morning, Lancaster.
On Thursday morning, a child was hit by a vehicle at 7:33 a.m. on the 700-block of South Fourth Street near Middle School Drive in Denver Borough close to Denver Elementary School and Cocalico Middle School, and the child was taken to hospital while police investigate and the vehicle remained at the scene.
A 31-year-old man was charged with abuse of a corpse after police found his 61-year-old mother's body in her SUV outside a home in Penn Township — officials ruled her death a homicide caused by strangulation.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will issue a detainer for 32-year-old Youshimatz Alegria-Diaz—a Coatesville man pulled over on March 22 on Route 30 east for not using his turn signal who was later found to have an active Interpol warrant for homicide and charged as a fugitive from justice while held in Lancaster County Prison.
A routine traffic stop on Route 30 in Manheim Township led police to arrest 32-year-old Youshimatz Alegria Diaz from Coatesville when his Mexican driver’s license revealed an active Interpol warrant for homicide—ICE confirmed they would issue a detainer and he was taken into custody and committed to Lancaster County Prison.
Brave the Dark is on the silver screen after years in the making and tells the story of Nate Deen, a local youth helped by his caring teacher.
It opened in theaters January 24 and was made by Angel Studios & MAKE/FILMS studios using scenes shot in Lancaster & New Holland.
The Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill that will require school bus drivers to stop 15 ft away from bus stops to boost safety, and City Council members heard calls for an independent review of a recent bicyclist arrest—residents requested access to records on past use-of-force cases. In addition, Penn Medicine announced job cuts affecting Lancaster General Health employees while a new Chili’s themed after The Office is set to open in Dickson City.
Prime Anesthesia Associates joined Penn State Health on March 24th.
The group had three doctors and two nurse anesthetists, and the health system hired one full time and six part time nurse anesthetists.
Acoustic Performance by Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts at Southern Market
Enjoy a night of feel-good music featuring rootsy soul, classic rock, and rich harmonies performed by Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts, an acoustic trio.
Acrylic Pouring Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $15 materials fee — Unleash your creativity with the beginner-friendly Acrylic Pouring technique for stunning visual art.
Gluten Freedom Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms — Tickets required — Celebrate gluten-free living with delicious treats and fun activities.
April Girls Night Out & FUNdraiser
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — $40-$78 — Create personalized wood signs while supporting Lancaster Women For Good.
Noah - The Musical
11 AM – 2 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Ticket prices vary — Experience the adventure of Noah's Ark with live animals on stage.
Pennsylvania Music Expo
9 AM – 3 PM — Spooky Nook LANCO — Free entry — Explore 40 vendors offering a treasure trove of music collectibles across various formats.
John Braxton - Run Your Business Like A Business!
7-9 p.m. — Double Tree Resort — Free entry — Discover essential accounting tips and tools for real estate investing to elevate your business.
Sight and Sound NOAH Bus Trip
8 AM - 7:30 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Ticket required — Experience the biblical tale of Noah in an immersive theatrical production.
WordPress Meetup: Smart Page Groups
7-8:30 p.m. — The Candy Factory — Free entry — Engage with local WordPress enthusiasts in a collaborative discussion on enhancing website functionality with custom post types and fields.
Dream Eaters Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Tellus360 — Half off admission with a weekend badge — Enjoy an exciting performance by The Dream Eaters as part of the LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival.
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