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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Newswanger Road — Martindale Road on Aug. 13 left one person dead in Ephrata Township, police said while investigators work to determine the cause. Daily Voice
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alan Bollhardt—74 from Bel Air—is accused of hitting and dragging two Arby’s employees with his camper on Aug. 2 in York County after he threw a milkshake at one employee during a service dispute, and his preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow. Daily Voice
- ➤ A certified nursing assistant, Victoria Colon, 35, was charged with financial exploitation and forgery after she allegedly stole $900 from an elderly patient at a Lancaster nursing home—police said. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Middle School renamed its library for Fredrick Reed Sr.—the district’s first Black teacher—to honor his legacy and inspire students. Superintendent Keith Miles said the dedication celebrated Reed’s long service, and the school community recognized his influence on education. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County Commission approved a $7.4M contract with Skanska USA to build a new corrections facility that will replace the 1850s jail — the design phase continues with plans for a 400,000-square-foot building with 1,000 beds on Willow Street Pike and construction will begin in 2026. WGAL
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