Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
Good morning, Lancaster.
🚧 Accidents
Repair work is underway on Neff's Mill Covered Bridge after a box truck hit it in the spring when the driver ignored posted no trucks signage, with West Lampeter Township police reporting the incident and Lancaster County commissioners approving a $138,000 repair contract with timber farmers to finish work by the end of the year—preserving a historic bridge built in the 1800s—while it remains one of about 20 covered bridges in the county.
🎓 Education
Today, independent colleges are honoring service members by boosting GI Bill support + expanding Yellow Ribbon aid to help nearly 6,000 veterans earn degrees.
Franklin & Marshall in Lancaster doubled its Yellow Ribbon slots to offer a $10,000 scholarship while AICUP will further expand programs for veterans and military families.
🏛️ Government
Lancaster County service organizations are teaming up to help SNAP recipients meet a 20-hour weekly work requirement so they can keep their benefits—nearly 30,000 residents rely on the program amid rising food insecurity.
The Workforce Development Board and Community Action Partnership document work and volunteer hours to ensure that residents continue receiving assistance.
🏈 Sports
Susquehanna Township beat the Central Penn Crusaders 26-6 in the CFA National Conference Peewee Championship as the Tribe finished a perfect 13-0 season—Liam Ransom made two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown to seal the win.
The Central Penn Crusaders won the CFA National Conference Midget Football Championship by beating Susquehanna Township 12-0, with quarterback Kamar Iberedem leading the offense.
His play earned him Super Bowl MVP honors—helping his team reverse an earlier tight matchup.
🎉 Lancaster Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Trivia Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off draft beer and wine — Test your knowledge and win gift cards while enjoying great drinks.
Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy an evening of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes.
It's a Wonderful Life
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the classic tale of George Bailey through a live 1940s radio broadcast.
Noah - The Musical
11 AM – 2 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an inspiring retelling of a timeless biblical story.
🏠 Lancaster Real Estate
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