Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Lancaster.
The Lancaster Stormers delivered 264 teddy bears to Lancaster General Health's emergency department Tuesday morning following their Teddy Bear Toss Saturday night.
The stuffed animals provided comfort to children during hospital visits.
The pharmacy at Weis Markets in Lititz reopened Tuesday, Aug.
11 in a temporary lot facility after storm damage caused delays in repairs and inventory replacement. It is operating during regular hours & the main store location is expected to reopen this fall.
Lancaster's school district proposed closing Price Elementary School by the end of the upcoming school year to save $13.6 million over five years.
About 416 students will be reassigned to other local schools and a board vote is expected in January (a closure hearing is set for Sept. 29).
The HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company ended service after 44 years when local commissioners contracted with Lebanon County last year—Lebanon County accepted the equipment transfer, including payment for a drone and leasing two vehicles, after relaunch efforts proved unworkable.
On Monday, a federal order cut childhood vaccine recommendations from 18 to 11 and changed the MMR vaccine to three shots, local doctors warn this may delay child immunity and expose Lancaster children to measles.
State health officials said they will keep following evidence based guidelines.
Realtor.com ranked Lititz in Lancaster County 7th among the nation’s hottest housing ZIP codes today, with a median price of $598,000 based on fast sales and high online views (its first time on the list).
Other Pennsylvania areas also ranked highly, signaling strong local buyer demand.
Franklin & Marshall baseball has announced an eight-year agreement with the Lancaster Stormers to make Penn Medicine Park its official stadium where all practices and games will be played.
Home Free Concert
7-10 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the harmony of all-vocal country sensations Home Free in a night of upbeat hits and quick-witted humor.
The Doo Wop Project Live
2-3:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Check for Ticket Prices — Experience the magic of Doo Wop classics reimagined by Broadway stars in a lively 90-minute show.
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