Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Lancaster.
Emergency crews responded to a crash involving an overturned horse and buggy on South Kinzer Road in Paradise Township — multiple ambulances and medics arrived at the scene.
State police and a dive team responded to a report of a missing child and possible drowning in Fulton Township at a private pond (near Herr Drive and Peach Bottom Road) just after 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Lancaster County father John Weaver was injured on July 6th in an e-scooter accident that left him with a brain injury, 7 broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a broken shoulder blade, and skull fractures as his fiancée Kim Minnich searched for him and called the police and Newville began enforcing stricter scooter rules (to help prevent further accidents).
A 26-year-old Lancaster man, Zachary M.
Bernhardt, impersonated a police officer in Central Park on July 23 and threatened parkgoers with citations when his badge number was questioned—he has been charged with misdemeanor impersonating a public servant and his preliminary hearing is pending.
At 5:39 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to a collision at the Fruitville Pike and South Oak Street intersection in Penn Township—where a car and a motorcycle collided—leaving one rider dead and another hospitalized.
Margaret Christel, a 34-year-old from Falls Church, Virginia, was charged with felony financial exploitation after police say she altered checks to steal nearly $50,000 from her elderly relative in Willow Street between December 2023 and March 2025—she turned herself in on July 25 and was released on bail.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate Lancaster
7 PM - 1 AM — Binns Park — Free entry — Celebrate the diverse cultures of Lancaster with food, music, and community fun.
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.
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.
Sunflower Festival
11 AM – 6 PM — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm — Cost TBA — Experience the vibrant blooms and cheerful atmosphere at this annual floral celebration.
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