Good morning, Lancaster.

Petey, the potbellied pig loved by residents after roaming Lititz and East Petersburg in late summer, now has a new home at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary — he has been in quarantine and his debut in the potbelly pig area is scheduled for one week from now — where he enjoys treats and gentle scratches.

A 10-year-old Mennonite boy from Elizabethtown, Isaiah Scott Martin, died at home on Oct.

22nd surrounded by family, according to Buch Funeral Home. A viewing will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. — the funeral service is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25th at Martindale Mennonite Church in Ephrata.

An overturned tractor-trailer collided with an SUV at the intersection of Route 501 and West Lexington Road in Warwick Township yesterday morning, trapping the driver and spurring residents to call for safety improvements as police and PennDOT plan fixes — locals report that accidents in the area are frequent.

The family of Sydney Barnes—a Millersville University student who died after being hit by a car—has partnered with the Greencastle-Antrim Education Foundation to create a scholarship in her honor; her brother Nick Barnes said she hoped to serve others through a career in medicine.

Officer Jaiden Droege of Lancaster County Prison was honored on (Sept.

14) after quickly saving a choking child when a person brought the child to the prison. He received the Star Performer Award at the commissioners meeting (a reminder for all staff to show courage and quick action).

State officials said Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP program is delayed by one month because federal funding has not been released due to the government shutdown—its start date shifts from Nov.

3 to Dec. 3. Pre-season applications will continue to be processed while families are urged to seek assistance from local utility companies.

A new ambulance station opened yesterday at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster County as a partnership between the college and Lancaster EMS — the facility offers EMT students hands-on training and aims to improve emergency response times.

EMS and school officials said the station will also serve as a hub for community events with first responders.

This Halloween, families in Lancaster can use trusted smartphone tracking apps like Find My to set geofences that alert parents when children stray from a safe trick-or-treat area.

Homeowners with smart doorbells can activate themed messages and adjust motion settings—helping to reduce battery drain while adding extra fun to the evening.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 PM — Enjoy trivia followed by karaoke and great prizes.