Good morning, Lancaster.

After last night's storm, Peggy Broome's ceramic studio in Columbia Borough was damaged and many antique commissions remain trapped under debris.

Though both buildings are condemned and utilities are off, she plans to rebuild while the tight knit community offers help (neighbors are providing trailers and boxes).

Elizabeth Voight (26) was named Miss Pennsylvania USA 2026 and will compete at Miami’s Miss USA pageant on Aug.

27 at the Adrienne Arsht Center. The first-grade teacher from Cornwall-Lebanon School District started a GoFundMe to help cover pageant costs.

Severe storms damaged several buildings in Lancaster and York counties on Thursday, Aug.

20. Damage includes a significantly damaged roof at Eastern York High, collapsed structures in Columbia + five homes with broken windows in Lower Windsor Township as a tornado warning was in effect.

Federal safety officials warned Lancaster residents on Thurs, Aug.

20 to stop using two types of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors after reports showed they may fail to alert to hazards. Consumers are urged to dispose of the affected models and install replacements that meet UL standards (sold online from June 2024 to July 2026).

Penn State Health reported a possible measles exposure in the lobby at Golisano Children's Hospital (Aug.

17, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and advised anyone exposed to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.

Willow Valley Communities plans Mosaic, a 20-story retirement building set to be Lancaster County's tallest; groundbreaking is scheduled for November at the corner of South Queen + West Vine streets, and first residents are expected in 2029.

Lancaster-Lebanon high school football coaches shared their predictions for the 2026 season during media day on Aug.

7, highlighting key player returns and team challenges to watch as programs plan improvements. Fans can expect notable changes in standings this fall.

Eight high school soccer players were added to the Lancaster-Lebanon League Player of the Year watch list as local teams begin fall practice; the list highlights returning talent expected to play key roles this season.