Good morning, Lancaster.

A 12-year-old boy from East Hempfield Township died Sunday when a tree fell on him at a backyard zipline, police said the incident was a tragic accident.

On March 23 at 10:52 p.m., an e-bike rider was seriously injured in a collision at the intersection of Howard Avenue and South Lime Street in Lancaster after failing to stop at a stop sign, police said.

A crash on Route 283 near the Esbenshade Road exit in Rapho Township at 7:30 a.m. caused heavy backup on the eastbound lanes—officials say it remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or if any injuries occurred.

An SUV went over an embankment and crashed into a mud bog in Warwick Township at 8:32 a.m. on Thursday morning — crews freed the driver who reported minor injuries and was treated by local EMS — with Weaver's Towing and Recovery removing the vehicle.

A retired PSP trooper testified on Thursday that he accused Jere Bagenstose of killing his estranged wife Maryann in 1984 after recounting tense conversations with him on May 13, 1993—at his West Willow Street home—and on Feb.

22, 1995 at his workplace.

James Steffy of West Nottingham Township was sentenced on March 26 to 14-28 years in prison for a months-long crime spree in Lancaster that ended in January 2021—when a stolen vehicle crashed head-on on the 900 block of Rohrerstown Road in East Hempfield Township.

Experts say that when young athletes focus on one sport early, they risk overuse injuries and burnout — and many recommend playing different sports to build overall strength.

Cocalico athlete Addison Musser, who added field hockey and lacrosse to her swimming, now uses her skills to play field hockey at Messiah University.

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.

Anastasia

2-6 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Anastasia brought to life on stage in Lancaster.