Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🚧 Accidents
Hersheypark will consult with experts on ride operations before reopening Friday after a fatal accident occurred Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia as its Candymonium coaster shares a manufacturer with the ride involved, though each ride is custom-built to its own design.
🎭 Culture
ART Research Enterprises Inc. (Lancaster company) built three large bison sculptures for the new Buffalo Bills stadium.
The project involved months of 3D printing and metal fabrication, and the sculptures are now on display outside Highmark Stadium.
At Lancaster's Hispanic Heritage celebration, trilingual interpreter Carmelo Falu Rodriguez helped ensure deaf Latinos enjoyed the event by translating Spanish, English & American Sign Language.
His work bridges languages and communities and expands local inclusion.
📰 Economy
The ban on skill games is pushing the Elizabethtown American Legion to seek new revenue options to fund police and support for veterans (lost machine earnings) as state police enforce the rule statewide.
Members are urging lawmakers to reconsider the decision.
🏛️ Government
Route 30 drivers face lane closures today on the westbound left lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — additional inspections are set for Monday, Oct.
20 on the eastbound right lane in East Hempfield and West Hempfield townships.
🏥 Health
Pennsylvania health officials announced 86 new measles cases on Tuesday, with Lancaster County reporting 28 new cases that bring its total to 443.
The state now has over 1,200 cases and a sixth death in Franklin is under investigation after being reported on Monday.
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