Today
in Lancaster
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County leads the state with nearly 30 horse and buggy crashes per year, and five crashes have injured people this summer. Local organizations including PennDOT—working with the Amish—are promoting safety measures like reflective harnesses and extra buggy lighting while urging drivers to slow down and give buggies room when passing. FOX43
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The community is supporting families after a house fire on Sunday in Lebanon killed four people during a birthday celebration; officials said the fire started from an electrical outlet in the first-floor living room and Bag of Hope is accepting donations while a prayer service was held at Love in the Streets Church. WGAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Wonderland announced a new inn that will open in March 2026 with 155 rooms, 4 suites, two pools & a restaurant open to hotel guests and the public. The hotel will replace the Cartoon Network Hotel, which will close on Jan 2, 2026 for renovations, and will feature themed dining and park character visits to extend family fun in Lancaster. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster held events to mark National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and to honor Indigenous children affected by the federal residential school system. The college screened News 8 anchor Matt Barcaro's documentary "The Lost Children of Carlisle" — which explores family stories and unresolved remains at Carlisle Indian Industrial School — to highlight the lasting impact on Indigenous communities. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Labor will hold virtual meetings this week for former Iron Hill workers in Lancaster County. The first meeting will run Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—the second will take place Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.—and will offer details on unemployment compensation, job search help, support services and health care options. WGAL
- ➤ The Lancaster Bureau of Water has proposed a nearly 30% water rate hike for customers outside the city—if approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission the change will take effect on November 29—and both residential users of 4,500 gallons and businesses using 73,000 gallons may see bills rise to $460 per month. WGAL
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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.
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Harvest Breakfast
8 AM – 12 PM — Lancaster Central Market — Pay-per-stand foods — Enjoy special Harvest themed foods, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $25 materials fee — Create your own stunning sterling silver hoop earrings in this engaging beginner's workshop.
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Manheim Community Farm Show
9 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Manheim Farm Show — Free entry — Celebrate agriculture and community with crafts and friendly competitions.
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The Price Is Right Live Stage Show
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of winning fabulous prizes through classic games from the iconic TV show.
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Quentin Jones Rock & Roll Review
8-10 p.m. — The Lititz Shirt Factory — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a lively musical variety show featuring the greatest hits of rock, country, soul, and blues.
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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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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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Trivia Nights at Smokehouse BBQ & Brews
6-8 p.m. — Smokehouse BBQ & Brews — No cover charge — Test your trivia skills while enjoying delicious food and competing for prizes.
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Self-Heal Workshop with Barbara O'Neill
5 PM – 2 PM — Lancaster Mennonite School — Ticketed event — Discover practical tools for natural healing and vibrant living in an immersive 5-day experience with Barbara O'Neill.
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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class
Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — ThinkSafety Training LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with this expert-led VMware training class.
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