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in Lancaster
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development held its annual Rubber Duckie Race and Festival on Sept. 7 at Central Park, raising over $135,000 to support children with disabilities and developmental delays. The event featured races, pony rides, arts and crafts, carnival games, live music and food vendors—providing a joyful outing for families in Lancaster. FOX43
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-vehicle crash in Caernarvon Township on Saturday night injured five people taken to hospital—EMT crews extricated two trapped individuals and responded to additional calls while state police investigated. Local 21 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County judge Jeffery D. Wright denied convicted murderer Randall Shreiner’s request for compassionate release—citing that unsupervised care would shock the conscience of the court after he killed his mistress near her Ephrata apartment in 2015 and repeatedly refused lifesaving dialysis treatment. Daily Voice
- ➤ Lancaster City police are searching for a missing 23-year-old woman, Ceciliah Leininger from Leola, who was last seen near the 200 block of East King Street at 2 a.m. on Sept. 7 — she is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, has brown hair, wore an orange or red t-shirt with black basketball-style shorts, and anyone with info should call 717-735-330 or 717-664-1180. WGAL
- ➤ A Lancaster woman who defrauded nonprofit veterans groups of over $1.4M was sentenced on Sept.5 to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, 100 hours of community service, and partial restitution after she controlled the finances of American Legion Post 34 and AMVETS Post 19. Daily Voice
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service said an EF-0 tornado hit Quarryville on September 4th at 9:31 p.m.—it blew the roof off a youth baseball dugout and damaged nearby crops. WGAL
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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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Everence Development Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Register Now! — Discover innovative strategies for mission-driven fundraising efforts.
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Driving Miss Daisy
2-3:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Tickets from $106 — Witness a heartwarming performance at the historic venue in Lancaster.
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Eastool Auction & Expo
12 AM – 12 AM — Solanco Fair Association — Admission varies — Discover woodworking, metalworking, and construction products while bidding on tools and machinery at this expansive expo.
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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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