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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, two Lancaster police cars crashed at the intersection of East Chestnut Street and North Lime Street when a fallen pole hit one vehicle—three people were taken to the hospital. Local 21 News
- ➤ Two police cruisers collided near Chestnut and Lime streets while responding to a burglary call and one officer was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries — a traffic signal and telephone pole were also damaged and investigators stated speed does not appear to be a factor. Daily Voice
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Adams County judge sentenced a 70-year-old Lancaster County man to 4 to 10 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter after his wife’s 1984 disappearance from their Pequea Township home—prosecutors showed all evidence pointed to his guilt and her body was never found. WDAC
- ➤ A man was hospitalized early Wednesday morning after shots were fired into a Lancaster city residence on Hilton Street at 2:45 a.m.—police said the suspects are still unidentified and the investigation is ongoing. Local 21 News
- ➤ A Lancaster County man, Benito Santiago, 33, was arrested after assaulting a woman at the Dutchland Motel on Lititz Pike in Manheim Township on June 8—police said he punched her, threatened her with a loaded gun and a 10-inch-blade knife, and left drug paraphernalia at the scene while the victim received treatment at Lancaster General Hospital. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania’s fireworks law for July 4 allows consumer fireworks until 1 a.m. on July 2, 3 and 4 (if July 4 falls on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, fireworks may be set off until 1 a.m. on the preceding Friday and following Saturday). The law bans discharging fireworks on private property without permission (they must not be ignited within 150 feet of any building or vehicle). WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This Sunday, the IM ABLE Foundation will host its 'Got the Nerve?' Triathlon in Ephrata—giving over 20 adaptive athletes a chance to race and raise funds to buy equipment. The event will help athletes overcome barriers and compete in sports. FOX43
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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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Gigi Perez Album Release Party
3-4 p.m. — Dreaming Human — Free entry — Celebrate the release of 'At The Beah, In Every Life' with live music and giveaways.
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Pay What You Can Concert featuring The A440's
6:30 p.m. — Lititz Historical Foundation — Pay what you can — Experience high-energy brass music fusion in the beautiful Mary Oehme Gardens.
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