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in Lancaster
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An electric bike rider crashed into a Toyota around 6:40 p.m. Thursday on Church Road near Forney Fields in Warwick Township— the rider sustained very serious injuries while the driver remained unhurt and all involved were juveniles. PennLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Investors filed a class action lawsuit against the business partners of a Lancaster man allegedly involved in a $700 million Ponzi scheme—alleging that Daryl Heller and his associates at Prestige Funds and Paramount misled over 2,000 investors by claiming to operate 38,000 ATMs when they owned fewer than 10,000 machines, while Heller filed bankruptcy in February with liabilities estimated between $100 million and $500 million. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lancaster city woman, Jessika L. Hiepler, 47, was sentenced on Thursday by a federal judge for defrauding American Legion Post 34 and American Veterans Post 19—she received two years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, 100 hours of community service and $432,925.35 in restitution after pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud in September 2024. PennLive
- ➤ Marcus Tolton shot his ex-wife multiple times in Quarryville on Thursday, August 28 and then killed himself—he had multiple protection-for-abuse orders, including a temporary one granted on August 27 and earlier orders from May 2023 and April 2024. WGAL
- ➤ Lancaster authorities said that on Dec. 11, 26-year-old Zhalaysia Henson allegedly beat a mother in front of her child outside McRae Elementary School after the victim shouted for her to slow down, leaving the mother with a knocked-out tooth and a permanently disfigured ring finger (Henson was driving with a suspended license) and she will face county court on multiple charges. WGAL
- ➤ Police and the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office are investigating a death at a home on the 100 block of East State Street in Quarryville — a shooting was reported around 2 a.m. near South Hess and East State streets with few details available. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USPS mail carrier Doug Kilgore was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma on July 23 and supporters started a GoFundMe to raise $25,000—nearly 50 donors have contributed over $5,600 to help cover his treatment and daily needs. Daily Voice
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Noah - The Musical
11 AM – 2 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story of Noah through a stunning musical adaptation.
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The Malpass Brothers Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — American Music Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the authentic sound of country and bluegrass from a dynamic brother duo.
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Trivia Nights at Smokehouse BBQ & Brews
6-8 p.m. — Smokehouse BBQ & Brews — No cover charge — Put your knowledge to the test and win prizes at a fun trivia competition with food and drink.
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Foodees Festival
1-9 p.m. — Tanger Outlets Lancaster — Free admission — Experience a vibrant food truck festival with gourmet dishes and unique crafts.
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Millennial Mixtape Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Stoner Grille — Open to the public — Enjoy live music and festivities for The Clinic Muay Thai gym's anniversary party.
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Pennsylvania Music Expo
9 AM – 3 PM — Spooky Nook LANCO — Various entry fees — Discover an array of music collectibles from vinyl to memorabilia at this local music gathering.
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ZZ Top Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with legendary band ZZ Top at this thrilling live performance.
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Music Friday
5-8 p.m. — Binns Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local artists every third Friday in Lancaster City.
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Turkish Lamp Mosaic Art Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Cost varies — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying authentic Turkish treats.
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Australian Pink Floyd Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exceptional tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd with stunning visuals and sound.
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Freedom Walk to End Human Trafficking
Freedom Walk is a community awareness and fundraising event, rallying hundreds of abolitionists, taking thousands of steps to make a difference. Freedom Walk is an outward expression of our inward desire to see human trafficking completely abolished. Join us on Saturday, October 11, from 10 am to 1 pm at Musser Park in Lancaster and make a difference in our community.
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