Good morning, Lancaster.

Joe Williams recounted his pain after a police officer informed him at 2:00 a.m. that his high school basketball star son died in a fatal crash near their East Donegal Township home during homecoming weekend — leaving him to cope with the loss.

Calico Brands is recalling about 175,000 Scripto Premium Torches—sold at Walmart and Home Depot nationwide from November 2024 to August 2025—for failing to meet safety standards and posing a risk of serious burns.

Customers are urged to stop using the torches and return them for a full refund or store credit.

The Route 30/222 interchange in Manheim Township reopened at 1 p.m. Sunday after a bridge repair that started Friday at 9 p.m.—the old bridge carrying eastbound Route 30 to northbound Route 222 was demolished and replaced, a PennDOT spokesperson said.

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.

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.

Pumpkin Madness

1-6 p.m. — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm — Entry Fee Required — Get ready to smash, throw, and carve pumpkins in a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin destruction.

LMHM Fall Fundraiser at Bierhall Brewing

5-8 p.m. — BierHall Brewing Company — Community event supporting the museum — Enjoy trivia and craft beer in a friendly atmosphere.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy a night of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes for top trivia teams.

Back to the Future Live Music Event

10:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Village Nightclub and Lizard Lounge — $20 entry — Catch classic hip hop vibes live from Greg Nice and enjoy sounds by talented DJs.

Malta Band Concert

9-10 a.m. — Homestead Village — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th Anniversary with community music and special performances by the Malta Band.