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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State police said a vehicle crashed into a tree then struck a bridge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County on Saturday morning near the Reading Interchange as the driver Saurav Prabhakar, 23, and passenger Manav Patel, 20—both from Cleveland—were pronounced dead at the scene while another passenger was injured and taken to Reading Hospital. WGAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rutter's is giving away over $400,000 in cash prizes as part of its High Roller Summer Sweepstakes, offering VIP Rewards members a chance to win instant prizes up to $1,000 + a top prize of $25,000. The contest runs until Sept. 1 and requires registration via the mobile app or in store. FOX43
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County child rapist Thomas Edward Irwin Sr.—77, formerly of Peach Bottom—was sentenced to two to seven years in state prison on May 12 after pleading guilty to abusing a young girl between 2016 and 2019 at a Manheim Township home, where he told her to switch the TV to the Disney Channel if anyone entered. Daily Voice
- ➤ East Lampeter Township Police Department is asking for help to identify a male suspect who forcefully entered the maintenance shop at The Bradford Apartments on May 6 in East Lampeter Township—witnesses with information are urged to call 717-291-4676. WGAL
- ➤ Gary Testerman, 37, of Providence Township, was sentenced to two to ten years after he crashed while DUI on Lancaster Pike in September — the crash seriously injured a couple and one victim is now confined to a wheelchair and will never walk unassisted — as he did not have a license or insurance. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Lancaster issued a boil water advisory on Monday at 3:45 p.m. after a water main break affected customers on Pitney Road and Lincoln Highway East—officials advise residents to boil water as a safety precaution against possible contamination. Local 21 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Leg Up Farm in Mount Wolf is offering free equine-assisted therapy to UPMC staff and first responders impacted by the February hospital shooting—clients participate in structured sessions with horses and a mental health professional to help ease trauma. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $108 Non-Member, $97 Member — Create your own stunning pair of handmade sterling silver hoop earrings under expert guidance.
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Music Friday
5-8 p.m. — Binns Park — Free entry — Celebrate local music in the heart of Lancaster with this monthly event series.
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An Evening with Fredrik Backman and Patti Callahan Henry
7–8 p.m. — Good Shepherd Chapel — Includes a signed copy of the book — Experience a captivating conversation between bestselling authors on friendship and art in literature.
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Healthy Kids Running Series
4-5 p.m. — Daniels Den Playground — Registration fees apply — A spring running program aimed at children from Pre-K to 8th grade promoting fitness and community.
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APMM Annual Conference
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Lancaster County Convention Center — Registration fee varies — Network with municipal professionals and attend engaging keynote sessions.
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Griot's Garden: Open Mic & Showcase
7-10 p.m. — Mulberry Art Studios — General Admission and VIP tickets available — Celebrate creativity with food, mocktails, and powerful performances at this engaging showcase.
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21st Annual Country Cruise & Fireman's Festival Car Show
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Market at Oregon Dairy — Benefitting West Earl Fire Co. — Celebrate classic cars and local community spirit with live music, food, and activities for all ages.
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Soul Line Dance at the African American Cultural Fair
6-7:30 p.m. — Reservoir Park — Free entry — Enjoy soulful line dancing and good vibes with the community.
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Open House at 52 Violets Path
1-3 p.m. — 52 Violets Path, Elizabethtown, PA — Free entry — Explore a luxurious Mediterranean home with eight bedrooms and stunning features in a desirable small town.
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Twitty & Lynn Concert
2-3:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic journey through country music with Tre Twitty and Lynn.
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