Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🏘️ Community
Volunteers dismantled over 20 firearms at a Guns to Gardens event (held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church) on Saturday, Sept.
26, turning parts into garden tools and art pieces. Despite heavy rain, the strong turnout paves the way for similar events to be held in 2027.
🏥 Health
A central Pennsylvania mother said her 3-month-old daughter Harper is fighting a rare disease called SMA Type 1.
Harper is now getting care at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) and Samantha hopes other families ask their doctor about early screening.
🏈 Sports
Senior quarterback Alex Aletras led Schuylkill Valley to an 18-16 win over Berks Catholic on Friday at Forino Sports Complex (his latest game) by throwing 196 yards and three touchdowns.
He has tallied 849 passing yards and 12 touchdowns through five games, proving himself a star leader in Section 5.
PennLive released its midseason football Player of the Year watch list for the Lancaster-Lebanon League, detailing standout stats from local high school players over the first five weeks of the season.
The list highlights key contributors who have excelled on offense + defense.
In week 5 of L-L football, Ephrata ended Conestoga Valley's 26-game win streak with a 25-23 victory at War Memorial Field while Lampater-Strasburg, Schuylkill Valley, and Northern Lebanon recorded wins.
Lebanon set a state record for consecutive losses and Wilson prepares for a crucial game next week.
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