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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tony Eckinger, a Lancaster County resident, was critically injured on Sunday when his electric bike collided with a car while he was crossing a street—he suffered a broken arm, fractured jaw, and head injuries that led to ICU treatment while his family demands more transparency in the investigation. Local 21 News
- ➤ Rescue crews responded to a water emergency in Manor Township when they were called to the Susquehanna River around 8:45 a.m.—no further details were released. WGAL
- ➤ Rescue crews freed a trapped person from a car after a crash in Lancaster County early Monday morning—first responders arrived at 2:29 a.m. on Mapleshade Road in Colerain Township, stabilized the vehicle, and freed the individual within five minutes although the person's condition remains unknown. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Lancaster police arrested 32-year-old Mohammad Abdul Rashid after he flagged down officers and stabbed two men outside the Lancaster Islamic Center on North Queen Street around 9:15 a.m.; both victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and Rashid faces charges—attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possessing an instrument of a crime. WGAL
- ➤ Police arrested Abdul Rashid (32) for attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possessing instruments of crime after a double stabbing outside the Lancaster Islamic Center on the (200 block of North Queen Street) on March 30th at 9:15 a.m., where two adult men sustained non-life-threatening injuries from an argument and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Daily Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Human Services and the Office of State Inspector General urged SNAP recipients to change their EBT card PIN every month to help prevent benefits theft. They advised users to inspect card readers for skimming devices—reporting any suspicious findings to local law enforcement immediately. WGAL
- ➤ The US Postal Inspection Service warned Lancaster residents on March 31 that scammers sent fake texts claiming package delays or pending payments — these messages try to steal personal information by urging recipients to click on suspicious links, and officials advised not clicking on them and reporting any unusual texts. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lancaster Inferno will play pro-am soccer this summer at Penn Medicine Park in downtown Lancaster with their home opener scheduled on June 2 at 7 p.m. — the team features college players and aspiring professionals in the USL W League following last year's installation of artificial turf. FOX43
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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.
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Gluten Freedom Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms — Tickets required — Celebrate gluten-free living with delicious treats and fun activities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Anastasia
2-6 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Anastasia brought to life on stage in Lancaster.
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