Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
Good morning, Lancaster.
Bob and Marlin Miller, the ninth-generation family stewards, preserve a 309-year-old farm in Lancaster County that traces its roots to 1717 — Pennsylvania’s oldest.
The 62-acre site, featuring vintage red tractors and a family cemetery from the late 1700s, earned a Tricentennial Farm Award in 2019.
A fire in the 600 block of South Second Street in Chambersburg damaged a home and displaced a family of four, and the Red Cross is assisting three adults and one child with temporary housing as fire crews said the blaze began when a window air conditioner overloaded extension cords.
Lancaster City Restaurant Week will launch its spring session on Monday, Apr.
13 — 46 downtown restaurants will offer special, discount, or exclusive menus until Sunday, Apr. 19. The event began in 2014 to unite local eateries and give food lovers a chance to explore new deals.
The School District of Lancaster board has proposed teacher cuts and reduced after-school care to close a $10 million deficit.
The proposal would raise class sizes to about 25 in middle schools and 20 in elementary schools and eliminate roles such as elementary reading specialists (added with COVID funding).
Thaddeus Stevens College students are building affordable homes on Chesapeake Street to help meet a local housing shortage — they are gaining hands-on training in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
About 150 students are involved and will begin a new build next academic year.
Officials from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocked trout in Little Cocalico and Hammer creeks near Warwick Township on Wednesday, following the start of trout season last Saturday (dual stocking helps support high angler turnout) as some streams get an initial and later stocking due to fishing pressure.
Bowman's Fire Co Benefit Featuring Ironwood Drive Band
5:15-9:15 p.m. — Gehmans Mennonite School — Entry details not provided — Enjoy bluegrass music with powerful harmonies from Lancaster's own Ironwood Drive.
Sean Donnelly Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — West Art Lancaster — Limited tickets — Enjoy a night of laughter with NYC comedian Sean Donnelly who has appeared on major networks.
The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA
3-6 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of ABBA with an all-Swedish cast in one of the top tribute shows worldwide.
Long Island Ducks vs. Lancaster Stormers
7:59 p.m. — Penn Medicine Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting matchup between the Long Island Ducks and Lancaster Stormers.
Trivia Night at Southern Market
7-9 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Engage in a fun-filled evening of trivia with friends while enjoying great drinks and exciting prizes.
JOSHUA Live at Sight & Sound
3:00 p.m. — Sight & Sound Theatres — Ticket prices vary — Experience the biblical story of Joshua come to life on stage in an engaging musical performance.
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
May 8-10 — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Registration required — Experience a vibrant dance competition with opportunities for scholarships and industry recognition.
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