Good morning, Lancaster.

Throughout September, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank runs events in Centre, York, Lebanon, Columbia and Lancaster counties to raise hunger awareness and help neighbors get better access to nutritious food.

The campaign encourages volunteering+donating and local advocacy.

The 1971 Volkswagen Squareback from Witness, filmed in Lancaster County, will be auctioned for $1 minimum with bidding set to begin September 12.

It retains an iconic dent from a famous scene and remains largely untouched with its original 1985 inspection sticker.

Sen. Dave McCormick visited Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to stress the rising need for skilled workers in defense and tech industries — noting that firms like Hanwha and BAE Systems require welders and machinists — while college President Pedro Rivera said space is needed to expand training programs.

Heavy storms swept through south-central Pennsylvania late Tuesday night, toppling trees and wires and leaving hundreds without power as of Wednesday morning; PPL and Met-Ed reported outages in counties including Lancaster with 341 affected customers.

Sen. McCormick urged township supervisors at a Lancaster County conference on Wednesday to consider data centers that protect energy prices, water quality + create jobs and invest in schools and infrastructure.

He said he supports them if they boost the community despite personal hesitation about one in his backyard.

Sen. McCormick visited Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology on Wednesday to urge students to get measles vaccines amid an outbreak; state officials reported 540 cases and 91 hospitalizations while the CDC reviews the situation & calls for prompt action.

A measles outbreak has prompted Lancaster County commissioners to debate creating a county health department as Commissioner Alice Yoder urges the move to better handle local public health while some officials express cost concerns.

High school football teams in District 3 are set for week two this week.

They play today with non-league games starting at 3:30 p.m. at Frankford and continue Friday and Saturday with Mid-Penn Commonwealth matchups at various schools.

Tuesday night, the PowerPro L-L QB Club voted on its high school football Players of the Week in the Lancaster-Lebanon League.

The honorees included Wesley Bard (221 rushing yards with three touchdowns) and Jordon Wood (interception, forced fumble), among others for standout contributions in local matchups.

Lancaster-Lebanon League girls volleyball kicks off this week with coaches predicting a tight race in Section 2—Garden Spot, led by preseason MVP Alayna Horst, stands poised for a strong season while teams like Solanco and Cocalico seek to bounce back.