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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Night Out is today—bringing neighbors together with law enforcement—and offers free community events with food, games and activities across the region. Organizers in various townships hold these events from 5 to 8 p.m. to help build trust between residents and police. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The 15-year-old boy Omar Fisher—of Peach Bottom—drowned after jumping off a dock into the pond at the 100 block of Herr Drive in Fulton Township on Sunday afternoon as the Rawlinsville Fire Company’s dive team recovered him and the coroner ruled his death accidental. PennLive
- ➤ A three-vehicle crash blocked traffic at the Route 30 westbound exit on York Road in Manheim Township on August 4th, with one vehicle overturned and police investigating delays (the incident occurred between Oregon Pike/Route 272 and Lititz Pike/Route 501). WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man drove into a police cruiser and kicked an officer after refusing to stop when two marked vehicles responded to a reckless driving call; authorities said Mupisi Mizowa, 43, showed signs of alcohol impairment and is facing multiple charges—aggravated assault, fleeing an accident, resisting arrest, DUI, and driving while suspended. WGAL
- ➤ A Lancaster woman, Evangeline Roth, pleaded guilty on July 29 to DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle, and other charges after a June 22, 2024 crash on State Route 462 nearly paralyzed a man—she now awaits sentencing. Local 21 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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