Good morning, Lancaster.

Township officials confirmed that the homeless encampment on North Conestoga Drive was not cleared as scheduled Wednesday — Hand Up Partners held its second meeting to discuss long-term solutions.

The township passed a new camping ordinance Monday night that raised concerns about managing the growing homelessness issue.

At Foxchase Golf Club in Stevens, nearly 140 golfers competed in the sold-out fourth annual GiGi's Golf Tournament to raise funds for Down syndrome awareness for GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster (supporting acceptance for all) as contests and raffles wrapped up the event.

After a Lancaster rowhome fire on Aug.

5 caused minor burns, the fire marshal said a counterfeit squishy toy started the blaze and urged careful disposal, while the School District warned students from bringing such items and the CPSC flagged safety risks *warning noted*.

A special exception hearing on Sept.

15 approved plans to restore the historic carousel once at Dollywood at the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg. Officials will begin designing a climate-controlled pavilion to protect the early 1900s ride’s hand-carved features.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology opened the Steinman Community Learning Center, which features a childcare center (for about 50 children), a community room, and a STEM workshop for K–12 students.

The center will support families with services provided by Community Action Partnership.

A father in the Donegal School District said his 9-year-old daughter (an IEP student) faced bus delays and different drivers that raised safety concerns during the first two weeks of school.

The district and its new transportation contractor apologized and promised to add staff while improving communication with parents.