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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, a driver escaped his company truck just before it burst into flames on Route 283 eastbound near the Spooky Nook exit in East Hempfield Township at 11:45 a.m.—he said he smelled something burning, lost some personal items and tools, and was not hurt, with the road soon reopening. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Allen Brown, 48, and his wife Emily Ann Brown, 39, were sentenced on May 22 to five to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to three armed robberies in Lancaster County on November 26, 2023; surveillance video and a traced license plate led to their arrest at their home. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Herr House was built in 1719 by Christian and Anna Herr using sandstone from the property, making it Lancaster’s oldest dwelling—also the first Mennonite meeting house in the Americas. The Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society bought and restored the house, which opened as a museum in 1974. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Lloyd Smucker voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the House where the vote was 215—214, saying the bill will reduce taxes and cut federal spending for families and small businesses. The bill will now move to the Senate—where lawmakers will review its progress. WDAC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, GIANT recalled its GIANT and MARTIN’S salsa products due to possible salmonella contamination — customers who bought the affected items are advised to discard them and contact Customer Service for a full refund. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
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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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TOBY: A Tribute to Toby Keith
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM — Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling tribute to Toby Keith featuring his iconic country hits.
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Baroque on the Piazza
6-8 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — Ticket required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Baroque music by the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble in a stunning outdoor setting.
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American Aquarium Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Tellus360 — $10 — Experience a compelling voice that bridges societal gaps through music.
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Connections & Sweet Endings Workshop
3-6 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $25 materials fee — Learn to forge beautiful clasps and ear wires with expert guidance.
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Lancaster Veg Fest 2025
12-5 p.m. — Buchanan Park — Free entry — Celebrate plant-based living with information for health, animals, and the environment at Lancaster’s annual VegFest.
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Pennsylvania Music Expo
9 AM - 3 PM — Spooky Nook LANCO — Vendor fees apply — Discover a diverse collection of music collectibles from local vendors.
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