Good morning, Lancaster.

Parishioners at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Orange Street in Lancaster are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to pay for needed repairs on the church’s first floor.

Led by veteran fundraiser Patty Myer, the event will serve more than 700 handmade meatballs and pasta on April 6th from noon to three — the meal is open for both dine-in and takeout.

Authorities called the Lancaster County Coroner at 10:05 a.m. near Holtwood Dam on Thursday morning and identified the body as 42-year-old Alexander Neff, a man reported missing on March 11 whose death was ruled an accidental fresh water drowning.

An early morning crash shut down all lanes of Route 30 between Mcilvaine and Hoover roads near Church Street in Paradise Township at 12:45 a.m. on Friday—PennDOT said drivers should use alternate routes while Pennsylvania State Police investigate.

On March 23 at 10:52 p.m. on Howard Avenue, an e-bike rider who did not slow down at a stop sign collided with a car from S.

Lime Street and was seriously injured+ he was cited for traffic violations and taken to a local hospital as police urge riders to follow safety rules.

Raymond Shade Jr.—a 49-year-old Lancaster man—was sentenced to 15-30 years for breaking into an East Hempfield Township home in October 2022 and threatening a victim with a modified shotgun while carrying knives, a sword and nunchucks.

Raymond Shade Jr., 49, of Lancaster City, was sentenced to 15 to 30 years on March 26 after a July trial for breaking into a home in East Hempfield Township on October 29th and threatening the resident with a modified sawed-off shotgun — police said.

Resurrection Catholic School will close at the end of the school year due to low enrollment and needed building repairs — the three supporting parishes will combine resources to continue Catholic education and help families and staff transition to other schools.

Starting May 7, residents will need a Real ID to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities, or they must use a passport.

Residents must bring original or certified documents proving their full legal name, date of birth, lawful status, Social Security number, and two proofs of address (like a bank statement or utility bill).

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.

Anastasia - The Musical

2-6 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Anastasia come to life in this spectacular musical.