Today
in Lancaster
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ephrata police arrested Lancaster County residents Daryl and Grace Sensenig on child endangerment charges after their 16‑year‑old son called for help during a domestic dispute and said he had been forced to live in a shed with no running water and a makeshift restroom since mid‑March on the 800 block of Laurel Ridge Road in West Cocalico Township — he is now safe with extended family as the case remains under investigation. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster City is reviewing a plan to convert nine downtown one-way streets to two-way roads to improve pedestrian safety (the study has received over 900 community responses in three days and aims for a public meeting this fall with changes finalized by spring 2026). City transportation planner Emma Hamme said the project, part of Vision Zero Lancaster, seeks to reduce speeding and enhance access for pedestrians and cyclists. Local 21 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions announced a voluntary recall of its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack after internal testing found Listeria monocytogenes in select lots sold through Sam’s Club between July 1 and July 25; the product was distributed nationwide including Pennsylvania and consumers are advised not to consume the snack but to return it for a full refund—no illnesses have been reported. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ All 37 teams in the league met in downtown Lancaster to preview the upcoming football season. Teams in the Susquehanna Valley will start heat acclimation next week — coaches said the players worked hard during the offseason to be ready for the playoffs. WGAL
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The Kenny Rogers Band Reunion
3:00 – 4:30 PM — American Music Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience timeless classics with Kenny Rogers' original band led by Don Gatlin.
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Broadway Bound! Kids Camp
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — Check website for pricing — Dive into acting, singing, and dancing in a week-long camp to showcase your talents.
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Pennsylvania Statewide Maternal Health Summit
9 AM - 3 PM — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Free admission — Celebrate maternal and child health with a fun community Baby Shower featuring workshops, games, and raffles.
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Top Of The World - A Carpenters Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning vocal resemblance of Debbie Taylor as she pays tribute to The Carpenters.
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77th Annual Thresherman's Reunion
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Association — $10-$15 per person — Experience the largest steam and gas show in the East with antique machinery, trains, and family-friendly activities.
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Celebrate Lancaster
7 PM - 1 AM — Binns Park — Free entry — Celebrate the diverse cultures of Lancaster with food, music, and community fun.
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Summer Reading Celebration for Kids and Teens
9 AM – 2 PM — Library Park — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer reading with food, games, magic, and a petting zoo.
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Trace Adkins Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country music with the legendary Trace Adkins, renowned for his numerous hits and accolades.
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