Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Lancaster.
Kevin Ahn appeared in Lancaster court on Friday—where his bail was set at $350,000—for alleged abuse of his mother's corpse after her body was found in a Penn Township SUV with trash around it, and he faces two first-degree murder charges in Maryland with extradition pending and a status hearing set for June.
A West Virginia man named Aaron Levert Croom, 24, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in a car crash on April 18 near MD 197—where a 13-year-old boy died at the scene and his 10-year-old sister later died while their family was en route to a vacation in South Carolina.
Emily Brown, 39, pleaded guilty after she and her husband robbed three convenience stores in Lancaster County in 11 hours on Nov.
26 to buy crack cocaine — prosecutors said — and she received a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison.
Mount Hope Estate & Winery will hold Flavorfest today and Sunday on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire with advance date-specific tickets available online; general admission costs $24.95, guests aged between 12 and 20 pay $6.95, and children 11 and under enter free.
Visitors can sample wines and spirits from 26 wineries and nine distilleries and shop local goods at on-site kitchens — the event will be held rain or shine and is located a half-mile south of Pa. Turnpike Exit 266.
Pequea Township Police Department said Silver Mine Road between Run Valley and Goods Road is closed due to a bridge issue—drivers should use alternate routes, as the closure is expected to last several months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
American Aquarium Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Tellus360 — $10 — Experience a compelling voice that bridges societal gaps through music.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania Music Expo
9 AM - 3 PM — Spooky Nook LANCO — Vendor fees apply — Discover a diverse collection of music collectibles from local vendors.
Spring Dance Concert 2025
7-9:30 p.m. — High Fine Arts Center at Lancaster Mennonite School — Ticket prices range from $0 to $27 — Celebrate local talent at the annual showcase of student dance classes.
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