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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 100 locals gathered at Hershey Italian Lodge to support legal Pennsylvania skill games that help small businesses like House of Pizza cut costs and pay employees overtime. The rally also brought in a $19,000 donation for the Christiana Volunteer Fire Company to upgrade its security system—boosting local safety measures. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Penn Manor School District said Wednesday it pressed charges against a 16-year-old girl for allegedly stealing $10.50 in food and drink items from the cafeteria—officials said her past citations made her ineligible for the Youth Aid Program. Local 21 News
- ➤ On Oct. 8, an off-duty WellSpan doctor—Dr. Vincent Barnhart—helped treat two troopers shot during a chase on I-81, and both were later released from the hospital. Local 21 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stargazers in Lancaster will enjoy the peak of the Orionid meteor shower on Tuesday, Oct. 21 as a moonless sky provides clear viewing from late evening until the pre‑dawn hours of Wednesday, Oct. 22. Observers can expect around 20 meteors per hour + occasional brighter fireballs and should head to a dark spot away from city lights for the best view. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Millersville University students have been excavating the 1700s Gailbraith Ordinary—an early tavern on private property in Lancaster County—for over a month. Professor Timothy Trussell said more than 30 students are learning professional archaeology as they uncover thousands of artifacts that support reports the tavern was licensed in 1725 and the full lab report will be finished next year. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Township supervisors in Warwick approved a conditional use agreement for an anaerobic digester on agricultural land—settling a legal dispute that began after a property owner filed an application in August 2024. Residents remain worried about potential environmental risks and traffic impacts from the project. FOX43
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster residents can safely dispose of unused prescription drugs on National Drug Take Back Day—Saturday, Oct. 25—for local police drop-offs. The program—aimed at keeping dangerous medications out of the wrong hands—offers a safe, anonymous option for medication disposal. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, the undefeated Colonials from New Oxford will host the Warriors from Warwick in a non-conference football game—both teams look to boost their playoff standing as a top four ranking earns a first-round bye in the Class 5A playoffs. FOX43
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 3rd Annual Enigmatical Dinner Fundraising Event
5:30-9 p.m. — Pepper Theo Cafe and Events — $250-1000 per person — A whimsical dinner that presents courses as riddles to benefit educational programming.
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Persuasion Performance
7-8 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — $25.00 — Experience a unique one-act adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel within the intimate setting of a historic mansion.
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Luminous Blue Concert
6-9 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at Eden Resort & Suites — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring mix of pop, jazz, and fusion genres performed by Lisa Lynn Ericson.
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