Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Volunteers from Eastern Snouts are helping police capture two stray potbelly pigs seen roaming in Manheim and Manor townships—one near Bent Creek and another near Conestoga Country Club.
The police said they lack training for pig rescues and the group is working with local residents to lure the pigs into pens for safe rehoming.
A local wildlife rehabilitation center in Lancaster mourned the loss of Snags, a harness-trained squirrel known for educating over 50,000 people, after she died on September 3.
The center said it will hold a celebration of her life on September 21 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. — inviting residents to share stories and honor her legacy.
🏈 Sports
WGAL named local athletes Athlete of the Week—Gettysburg’s Ryan Cunningham earned his honor after scoring a hat trick in a 3 to 1 win for boys’ soccer last Wednesday, while several competitors set records and won titles in other local sports contests.
The recognition highlights standout performances across the region.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District 3 Committee said the 2025-26 basketball championships will not take place at the GIANT Center in Hershey because scheduling conflicts arose — championship games will instead be held at neutral high schools on Feb.
25, 26, and 27 with more details coming soon.
🎉 Lancaster Events
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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.
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.
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.
Everence Development Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Register Now! — Discover innovative strategies for mission-driven fundraising efforts.
Driving Miss Daisy
2-3:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Tickets from $106 — Witness a heartwarming performance at the historic venue in Lancaster.
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.
Oktoberfest Celebration
11 AM – 6 PM — Mount Hope Estate & Winery — Entry fee applies — Celebrate German culture with craft brews and traditional festivities.
Polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club
1-4 p.m. — Lancaster Polo Club — $10 entry — Enjoy an afternoon of tailgating and polo traditions while watching an exciting match.
David Sedaris Live
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor and storytelling of renowned comedian and author David Sedaris.
Béla Fleck Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ware Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic banjo sounds of America's own Béla Fleck in an intimate setting.
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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