Friday, June 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Downed power lines sparked a brush fire Thursday morning near Governor Stable and Turnpike roads in Conoy Township – a section of Governor Stable Road remains closed until the power company repairs the lines. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster Bible College will partner with Calvary Homes this fall to house 40 female students in an assisted living wing as part of a unique intergenerational program—an effort to meet growing on-campus housing needs. The partnership may later expand to include housing for male students. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers in Lancaster County are preparing for hurricane season by clearing drainage ditches, securing equipment and moving manure into storage—steps aimed at reducing runoff—while the USDA urges all Susquehanna Valley landowners to develop emergency plans and review their insurance for flood damage. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced ramp closures at the Centerville Road Interchange Improvement Project in East Hempfield Township—eastbound closures from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. today have ended while westbound ramp closures will run from 8 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Saturday. Motorists should plan for delays and use alternate routes to avoid lane restrictions during paving work. PennLive
- ➤ On June 3, PA House Bill 1431—repealing the state's Sunday hunting ban—passed the House Game and Fisheries Committee and now heads to the Senate where it will let the Game Commission include Sunday hunting in its annual season planning. WDAC
SPORTS NEWS
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
10 AM – 1 PM — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $25 materials fee — Create beautiful sterling silver hoop earrings while learning essential jewelry-making skills from an experienced instructor.
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Long's Park Summer Music Series: Alsarah and the Nubatones
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Long's Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant fusion of East African retro-pop and Nubian music with infectious rhythms.
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Friday Night at Stoner Grille with Ties
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Stoner Grille — Check for cover — Experience a high-energy performance blending rock, funk, and pop under the stars.
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The Screwtape Letters Performance
8 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fast-paced adaptation of C.S. Lewis' satirical battle for the soul.
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Lancaster Vice Walking TOur
On this history tour, walk the streets of Lancaster with an expert guide and learn about the brothel keepers, bartenders, and pool hall hustlers who shared the streets with corrupt politicians and righteous reformers a century ago, when Lancaster was considered "wide open" for vice.
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HARTZ NeuroRehabilitation & Aquatic Therapy Open House
10 AM – 2 PM — Hartz Physical Therapy - Lancaster West — Free entry — Explore innovative therapies and meet a caring team dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions.
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Diana Krall Live
3-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth jazz sounds of Grammy-winning artist Diana Krall in an unforgettable live performance.
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Glow Night Ziplining Adventure
6 PM - 10 PM — Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center — Cost varies — Experience the thrill of nighttime ziplining through a glowing forest.
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4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza
3-9 a.m. — The Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with live performances, yard games, and a stunning fireworks show.
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Shore Leave 45
2 PM – 3 PM — Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center — Check website for ticket info — A comprehensive sci-fi celebration featuring guest Q&As, panels, and entertainment.
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