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in Lancaster
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Deceived, a mysterious play blending suspense with a real-life love story, is running at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster through Nov. 16 — actress Hanley Smith stars as Bella alongside her husband William Connell, marking her return to the stage after becoming a mom. FOX43
- ➤ Field of Screams drew about 5,000 visitors on Halloween with pre-sale tickets bringing in nearly $200,000—marking 33 years of a local tradition. Co-owner Jim Schopf said the attraction will host Extreme Blackout Nights in November and Creepy Christmas in December—adding fresh themes and improvements throughout the year. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Camera Bartolotta plans to introduce a bill that names Pennsylvania rye whiskey the official state spirit while setting standards requiring at least 60% rye grain, 75% locally grown grains, and production entirely in the Commonwealth — a move to honor its historic distilling tradition and support local agriculture. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WGAL partners with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to help residents without SNAP support and will launch a weeklong 'Hunger Can't Wait' online donation drive Monday. Every dollar donated provides four meals & keeps funds in the Susquehanna Valley. WGAL
- ➤ Health officials reported that 11 people got sick and 3 were hospitalized from salmonella linked to Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements sold at Sam's Club; the product (made with moringa leaf powder from India) was pulled from shelves and consumers in Lancaster should throw it away or return it. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Halifax Wildcats hosted Lancaster Catholic Friday night in a playoff game that marked their first home playoff appearance in nearly a decade. First-year head coach Ben Carroll led the team with an old-school style and credited the senior players for rebuilding the program. FOX43
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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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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.
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The Tavern Cook: Eighteenth Century Dining Through the Recipes of Richard Briggs
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — Free entry — Explore 18th-century culinary delights and stories with food historian Marc Meltonville.
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Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 p.m. — Test your music knowledge and sing your heart out at this fun-filled trivia and karaoke night.
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